Geelong head west in Round 12 as they look to continue their strong run of form, taking on the West Coast Eagles at Optus Stadium on Sunday.
The Cats are coming off back-to-back victories over the past fortnight, registering strong wins over Port Adelaide and the Western Bulldogs to ascend to fifth on the ladder.
This week Geelong will face an Eagles team that has struggled so far in 2025, currently sitting on the bottom of the ladder with one win.
Check out everything you need to know ahead of the Cats Sunday night clash.
KEY DETAILS
2025 AFL Season - Round 12
West Coast v Geelong Cats
Optus Stadium, Perth
Sunday 1st June, 7.20pm (AEST)
TEAM SELECTION
KEY PLAYER TO WATCH
Shannon Neale
What a time for Shannon Neale to return to his home state of Western Australia, the big Cat in sensational form coming off a career-high five goal display against the Western Bulldogs last week.
It was a complete performance from the spearhead forward, who finished with 16 disposals and 11 score involvements, while also spending time in the ruck and winning three clearances.
Neale has been impactful for the Cats in 2025, leading the team in contested marks (12th in AFL) while hitting the scoreboard in nine of 11 matches so far.
RECENT HISTORY - Geelong v West Coast
Recent history between these two teams has heavily favoured Geelong, currently on a five game win streak over the Eagles while averaging 130 points per game in that span.
The Cats have won those five matches by an average of 68 points, highlighted by their dominant display in the most recent meeting which came in the final round of the 2024 season, Geelong cruising to a 93 point victory.
These two teams have only squared off at Optus Stadium three times, West Coast holding the advantage with two wins from those three contests.
| SEASON | HOME | AWAY | GROUND |
| 2024 - Round 24 | Geelong 26.12 (168) | West Coast 11.9 (75) | GMHBA Stadium |
| 2023 - Round 5 | Geelong 21.10 (136) | West Coast 13.11 (89) | Adelaide Oval |
| 2022 - Round 23 | Geelong 19.17 (131) | West Coast 7.4 (46) | GMHBA Stadium |
| 2022 - Round 14 | West Coast 9.9 (63) | Geelong 12.9 (81) | Optus Stadium |
| 2021 - Round 6 | Geelong 21.10 (136) | West Coast 5.9 (39) | GMHBA Stadium |
VENUE HISTORY - Optus Stadium
Since the venue opened in 2018, Geelong has ventured to Optus Stadium 11 times and has had a relatively even record, winning five games and losing six.
Optus Stadium was the host of numerous matches during the Covid-affected 2020 and 2021 seasons, meaning the Cats have faced five different opponents within those 11 games which also included two Finals appearances at the venue.
More recently the Cats have found success at Optus Stadium, winning five of their last eight matches at the venue including their most recent clash with West Coast in 2022.
| SEASON | HOME | AWAY |
| 2024 - Round 22 | Fremantle 9.8 (62) | Geelong 10.13 (73) |
| 2023 - Round 10 | Fremantle 16.10 (106) | Geelong 11.11 (77) |
| 2022 - Round 14 | West Coast 9.9 (63) | Geelong 12.9 (81) |
| 2021 - PF | Melbourne 19.11 (125) | Geelong 6.6 (42) |
| 2021 - SF | Geelong 10.8 (68) | GWS Giants 10.8 (68) |
| 2021 - Round 18 | Fremantle 3.13 (31) | Geelong 14.16 (100) |
VFL CATS
Williamstown v Geelong Cats
Sunday 1st June
Bounce: 2.05pm
DSV Stadium, Williamstown
TICKETS
For Cats fans looking to head west to Optus Stadium this weekend, tickets are available through Ticketmaster. Follow the link here to secure your seat.
Alternatively you can secure a 2025 Interstate Membership, which provides access to Cats games outside of Victoria this year.
Follow the link here fore more information on the wide range of membership options available.
WHERE TO WATCH
Geelong's clash with West Coast will be broadcast live and free on Channel 7, with coverage starting at 7.00pm AEST ahead of the opening bounce at 7.20pm.
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 the game from 6.00pm, tune into 95.5FM, krockfootball.live or the official AFL App.
Cats Membership: 2025 Digital Plus
Broadcast Details: 2025 AFL Broadcast Guide
