No matter how you slice it, Saturday's clash at GMHBA Stadium looms as an important one with a spot in the top four awaiting the winner.
Geelong returns home with plenty of momentum after recording three consecutive wins, taking down West Coast with a barnstorming final quarter last Sunday at Optus Stadium.
This week's challenge is a Gold Coast team in impressive form, winning eight of their 11 matches so far in 2025 and sitting in fourth position on the ladder.
There are plenty of exciting things to keep an eye on this weekend including new recruit, Jack Martin who is set to make his club debut against the Suns.
KEY DETAILS
2025 AFL Season - Round 13
Geelong Cats v Gold Coast
GMHBA Stadium, Geelong
Saturday 7th June, 4.15pm (AEST)
TEAM SELECTION
KEY PLAYER TO WATCH
Tom Stewart
It will take a whole team effort from Geelong's defence to nullify Gold Coast's offensive prowess, but Tom Stewart will be an incredibly important piece of the puzzle for the Cats on Saturday.
While his 2025 campaign has not quite reached the lofty heights of previous seasons, Stewart has been solid since returning from injury a fortnight ago averaging 20 disposals, eight marks and five rebound 50s over the past two games.
Facing a Gold Coast team that ranks number one in the AFL for inside 50 entries, Stewart and the Cats defence will need to be at their intercepting best to achieve a positive result on Saturday.
RECENT HISTORY - Geelong v Gold Coast
Geelong won 12 of their first 14 games against Gold Coast after the Suns joined the competition in 2011, but recent history has swayed in the opposite direction with Gold Coast winning the last two matches.
The Cats have won all seven matches between the two sides at GMHBA Stadium, with the Suns yet to claim victory at the venue in their brief history.
With an average winning margin of 72 points at Kardinia Park, Geelong have certainly had the better of this battle at home, but will need to reverse the recent trend against the Suns.
| SEASON | HOME | AWAY | GROUND |
| 2024 - Round 10 | Gold Coast 26.8 (164) | Geelong 15.10 (100) | TIO Stadium |
| 2023 - Round 3 | Gold Coast 10.13 (73) | Geelong 7.12 (54) | Heritage Bank Stadium |
| 2022 - Round 22 | Gold Coast 9.5 (59) | Geelong 18.11 (119) | Heritage Bank Stadium |
| 2021 - Round 10 | Geelong 14.7 (91) | Gold Coast 8.9 (57) | GMHBA Stadium |
| 2020 - Round 5 | Geelong 13.11 (89) | Gold Coast 8.4 (52) | GMHBA Stadium |
| 2019 - Round 10 | Gold Coast 9.10 (64) | Geelong 13.13 (91) | Heritage Bank Stadium |
| 2018 - Round 23 | Geelong 22.10 (142) | Gold Coast 5.10 (40) | GMHBA Stadium |
| 2018 - Round 11 | Gold Coast 4.12 (36) | Geelong 17.19 (121) | Heritage Bank Stadium |
VENUE HISTORY - GMHBA Stadium
Geelong are building another strong season at home, winning three of their first four matches at GMHBA Stadium this year with the only loss coming by four points in Round 9.
The Cats have won seven of their last nine games at the venue dating back to Round 12 in 2024, their scoring prowess a highlight with an average of 108 points per game across this span.
As mentioned earlier, Geelong also hold a stellar record against Gold Coast at GMHBA Stadium, winning all seven clashes to this point by an average of 72 points.
| SEASON | HOME | AWAY |
| 2025 - Round 11 | Geelong 20.7 (127) | Western Bulldogs 16.17 (113) |
| 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) |
VFL CATS
Geelong Cats v Gold Coast
Sunday 8th June
Bounce: 11.05am
GMHBA Stadium, Geelong
LIVE BLOG
Tune into the Geelong website on Saturday to catch all the action through the Cats live blog.
Covering the pre-game build up and match updates, you won't miss a minute of Geelong's clash with Gold Coast.
The blog will be available on the front of the website and app prior to the opening bounce on Saturday.
TICKETS
Tickets for Saturday's clash with Gold Coast are on sale now, follow the link here to head to Ticketmaster and secure your seat for the big match.
With great deals like 50% off Reserved Seats, now is the perfect time to secure a 2025 Geelong Cats Membership for the remainder of the season.
WHERE TO WATCH
Geelong's Round 13 match against Gold Coast will be broadcast on Fox Footy are streamed through Kayo from 4.00pm AEST, ahead of the opening bounce at 4.15pm.
Stream our clash with the Suns live through a Digital Plus Membership! Watch every round of the 2025 AFL season, live and ad-break free.
K rock will be covering all the action from 3.00pm AEST, tune in via 95.5FM, krockfootball.live and the AFL app.
Cats Membership: 2025 Digital Plus
Broadcast Details: 2025 AFL Broadcast Guide
