Geelong heads to Perth in Round 12 as they look to build on their current momentum, taking on the West Coast Eagles at Optus Stadium. 

After recording a thrilling win over the Western Bulldogs last Thursday, the Cats have ascended to fifth on the ladder and are well within striking distance of the top four. 

The task ahead this week is an Eagles outfit that has struggled through the first half the season, registering one win and sitting on the bottom of the ladder. 

Check out what you need to keep an eye on this week with the Round 12 Geelong Diary, proudly presented by Lee Kum Kee. 

MONDAY

11.00am - Take a glance ahead to Sunday night's match with 'The First Look.' 

11.45am - An exciting announcement as versatile Cat, Mark Blicavs puts pen to paper with a new contract extension.

5.00pm - The AFL Coaches votes will be released for Round 11, see which Geelong players were recognised for their strong performances against the Bulldogs. 

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - MAY 22: Jeremy Cameron of the Cats celebrates a goal during the round 11 AFL match between Geelong Cats and Western Bulldogs at GMHBA Stadium, on May 22, 2025, in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images via AFL Photos)

TUESDAY

12.00pm - Fresh from signing his new contract extension, Mark Blicavs will front the media for a press conference opportunity. 

1.00pm - Cameron Ling and Meg McDonald are back for this week's edition of Cats podcast, 'To the Final Bell.' 

5.00pm - The Geelong Football Club will release the Round 12 GMHBA Health Update ahead of Sunday's game. 

WEDNESDAY

1.00pm - Take a look at everything you need to know about West Coast with the Cats 'Opposition Analysis.' 

5.00pm - This week's Time Cat-Sule will take us back to a classic match against the Eagles from late in the 1993 AFL season. 

THURSDAY

1.00pm - Next up in the Geelong Cats Rookie Journal series is young talent, Xavier Ivisic who will join Cats Media to chat through his story. 

3.30pm - Hear from Cats coach, Chris Scott in his weekly press conference as Geelong prepares to head west. 

6.20pm - Geelong will announce their initial 26-player squad for Sunday's clash with the Eagles. 

FRIDAY

5.00pm - The ins and outs will be locked in as Geelong finalise their team for Sunday's game.

5.30pm - The VFL Cats will also name their team for Sunday's clash with Williamstown. 

SATURDAY

10.00am - Tune into the Geelong Cats website to check out all the details for Sunday's clash with the weekly Match Preview. 

3.05pm - Geelong's VFLW team will be back in action as they take on Darebin in Round 7. 

SUNDAY

2.05pm - The VFL Cats will kick off a big day of action for Geelong, as they head to DSV Stadium to take on Williamstown. 

7.20pm - The build up will be complete as the Cats take on West Coast at Optus Stadium, searching for their eighth win of the season. 

10.30pm - Check back into the Geelong website to catch up on all the action from an exciting day of Geelong football.