Geelong returns home for a blockbuster clash on Thursday night, as they prepare to take on the Western Bulldogs at GMHBA Stadium.
The Cats found their mojo on the weekend as they stormed to an impressive 76-point win over the Power, inspired by a dominant seven-goal display from Jeremy Cameron.
This week's opponent will be another tough assignment for Geelong, with the Bulldogs ascending to fifth on the ladder in the midst of some strong form over the past month.
Take a look ahead at everything you need to know in preparation for Thursday night's huge clash.
KEY DETAILS
2025 AFL Season - Round 11
Geelong Cats v Western Bulldogs
GMHBA Stadium, Geelong
Thursday May 22nd, 7.30pm (AEST)
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Geelong: Mitch Duncan
It has been a sensational career in the Hoops spanning across 16 seasons, but Mitch Duncan can notch another incredible milestone this week and become the seventh Cat to reach 300 AFL games.
Making his debut all the way back in 2010, Duncan has gone on to become a champion of the club and one of the more underrated stars in the game, featuring in two Geelong premierships (2011 & 2022) across the journey.
Duncan sits in the top five players across Geelong Football Club history for total disposals (fifth), marks (second), uncontested possessions (third) and goal assists (fourth), a simply remarkable career for one of the greatest Cats to ever do it.
Western Bulldogs: Tom Liberatore
He probably does not garner as much attention as some of his counterparts, but Tom Liberatore is crucially important to the Bulldogs and is one of the top stoppage players in the AFL.
Liberatore sits third in the competition for total disposals in 2025 (29 per game), while also sitting fifth for clearances (6.9 per game) and sixth for contested possessions (13.3 per game).
The tough on-baller has been equally impressive in 14 career appearances against Geelong, averaging 25.6 disposals and over seven clearances per game.
RECENT HISTORY
The Western Bulldogs have got the better of the Geelong in the last two clashes at GMHBA Stadium, but the Cats have dominated this match-up when taking a look at a more extended history.
Geelong have won six of the last eight matches against the Bulldogs dating back to 2020, and remarkably the Cats have won 22 of their last 27 matches against the Dogs.
Prior to the last two matches at GMHBA Stadium, Geelong had won 11 consecutive games at the venue against the Bulldogs dating back to 2005.
| SEASON | HOME | AWAY | GROUND |
| 2024 - Round 19 | Geelong 7.6 (48) | Western Bulldogs 13.17 (95) | GMHBA Stadium |
| 2024 - Round 4 | Western Bulldogs 14.7 (91) | Geelong 14.11 (95) | Adelaide Oval |
| 2023 - Round 24 | Geelong 11.13 (79) | Western Bulldogs 16.8 (104) | GMHBA Stadium |
| 2023 - Round 12 | Western Bulldogs 10.15 (75) | Geelong 15.7 (97) | Marvel Stadium |
| 2022 - Round 20 | Geelong 14.10 (94) | Western Bulldogs 9.12 (66) | GMHBA Stadium |
| 2022 - Round 12 | Western Bulldogs 10.10 (70) | Geelong 12.11 (83) | Marvel Stadium |
VENUE HISTORY - GMHBA Stadium
Geelong's four game winning streak at home was snapped in their most recent outing at the venue, falling to GWS by four points in Round 9.
The Cats have started to turn GMHBA Stadium back into a fortress, only losing twice at the venue in their last eight matches.
Those last six wins have come by an average of 49 points, with Geelong also scoring over 100 points in four of their last seven games at home.
| SEASON | HOME | AWAY |
| 2025 - Round 9 | Geelong 14.17 (101) | GWS Giants 16.9 (105) |
| 2025 - Round 4 | Geelong 12.13 (85) | Melbourne 6.10 (46) |
| 2025 - Round 1 | Geelong 23.9 (147) | Fremantle 10.9 (69) |
| 2024 - Round 24 | Geelong 26.12 (168) | West Coast 11.9 (75) |
| 2024 - Round 21 | Geelong 13.12 (90) | Adelaide 13.7 (85) |
| 2024 - Round 19 | Geelong 7.6 (48) | Western Bulldogs 13.17 (95) |
| 2024 - Round 17 | Geelong 16.14 (110) | Hawthorn 9.5 (59) |
TICKETS
Reserved seat tickets are available for Thursday night's game, follow the link here to secure your seat.
With seven games still remaining at GMHBA Stadium this year, it is certainly not too late to secure a Geelong Cats membership for the 2025 season.
Follow the link here fore more information on the wide range of membership options available.
WHERE TO WATCH
Cats fans can catch all the action live and free on Channel 7 from 7.00pm AEST on Thursday night, ahead of the opening bounce at 7.30pm.
The match will also be broadcast on Fox Footy and streamed through Kayo from 7.00pm.
For those listening to the game on the radio, K rock will be covering all the action from 6.00pm on 95.5FM, krockfootball.live and via the AFL app.
Cats Membership: 2025 Digital Plus
Broadcast Details: 2025 AFL Broadcast Guide
