Geelong have ascended into the top four on the ladder for the first time since Round 1, looking to continue their momentum as they head to the MCG for a clash with Essendon on Saturday afternoon.
Entering Round 14 on a four game win streak, the Cats claimed another scalp last week as they defeated the Gold Coast Suns by 24 points, their fifth win against top eight teams this season.
Geelong have held the ascendancy against the Bombers in recent history, but it is a vastly different Essendon outfit in 2025 that currently sit in 10th place on the ladder with six wins for the year.
Prepare for another big clash and take a first look ahead to Saturday's trip up the highway, as the Cats prepare to do battle with the Bombers at the MCG.
KEY DETAILS
2025 AFL Season - Round 14
Essendon v Geelong Cats
MCG, Melbourne
Saturday June 14th, 4.15pm (AEST)
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Geelong: Jeremy Cameron
He was kept relatively quiet in tough conditions last Saturday, but Jeremy Cameron remains five goals clear on top of the Coleman Medal leaderboard after a stellar start to the year.
The superstar forward has been a solid contributor against Essendon across his career, booting 40 goals in 15 games to help lead Geelong to a seven game winning streak over the Bombers.
In the absence of Tom Hawkins for the first time with his well-renowned record against Essendon, Cameron will be the focal point of the offense on Saturday and will be important if Geelong are to kick a match-winning total.
Essendon: Nic Martin
Martin made his AFL debut against Geelong in 2022 and immediately showed his talent, booting a game-high five goals despite the Cats rolling to a 66-point victory.
The star Bomber has been in impressive form this year, averaging over 26 disposals per game while going at 78.1% disposal efficiency, also ranked seventh in the AFL for total marks and fourth for uncontested possessions.
Often used as the connector between half back and half forward, Geelong will need to limit Martin's impact in order to disrupt Essendon's transition game on Saturday afternoon.
RECENT HISTORY - Geelong v Essendon
This has been a favourable match-up for Geelong in recent history, defeating Essendon in seven consecutive matches dating back to the 2019 season, with the Cats last loss to the Bombers coming in Round 9, 2018.
Geelong's scoring prowess has been particularly evident in these wins, averaging 112.7 points per game in the seven victories over Essendon with an average winning margin of 51 points.
The Cats have also dominated this match-up over a more extended history, winning 22 of the last 26 games against Essendon dating back to 2004.
| SEASON | HOME | AWAY | GROUND |
| 2024 - Round 16 | Geelong 16.9 (105) | Essendon 9.6 (60) | MCG |
| 2023 - Round 18 | Geelong 18.14 (122) | Essendon 7.3 (45) | GMHBA Stadium |
| 2023 - Round 7 | Essendon 16.8 (104) | Geelong 20.12 (132) | MCG |
| 2022 - Round 1 | Geelong 20.18 (138) | Essendon 11.6 (72) | MCG |
| 2021 - Round 16 | Geelong 15.8 (98) | Essendon 8.9 (57) | GMHBA Stadium |
| 2020 - Round 16 | Geelong 17.6 (108) | Essendon 5.12 (42) | Gabba |
| 2019 - Round 7 | Geelong 13.8 (86) | Essendon 7.12 (54) | MCG |
VENUE HISTORY - MCG
Geelong have won two of their three games at the MCG so far this season, with two more match-ups remaining at the venue in the 2025 home and away season.
The Cats have won four of their last six matches at the venue, while also beating Essendon in their last four consecutive clashes at the 'G.
| SEASON | HOME | AWAY |
| 2025 - Round 8 | Collingwood 12.15 (87) | Geelong 13.12 (90) |
| 2025 - Round 7 | Carlton 14.10 (94) | Geelong 12.4 (76) |
| 2025 - Round 6 | Geelong 12.14 (86) | Hawthorn 11.13 (79) |
| 2024 - PF | Geelong 12.13 (85) | Brisbane 14.11 (95) |
| 2024 - Round 18 | Collingwood 10.11 (71) | Geelong 13.13 (91) |
| 2024 - Round 16 | Geelong 16.9 (105) | Essendon 9.6 (60) |
VFL CATS
2025 VFL Season | Round 12
Werribee Tigers v Geelong Cats
Avalon Airport Oval, Werribee
Saturday 14th June, 11.35am AEST
TICKETS
Tickets to Saturday's clash with the Bombers are available for supporters making the trip to the MCG, follow the link here to secure your seat through Ticketek.
Announced last week, tickets are also on sale for Rounds 17 to 23 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season. Make sure you do not miss out as Geelong look to secure their place in September.
LIVE BLOG
For a different way to follow Saturday's game, tune into the Geelong Cats website and catch the official live blog.
Providing pre-game updates and live coverage as the match happens, you will not miss a moment from the Cats clash with Essendon at the MCG.
WHERE TO WATCH
Geelong's Round 14 clash will be part of Super Saturday on Fox Footy, broadcast live through Fox and streamed via Kayo from 4.00pm AEST ahead of the opening bounce at 4.15pm.
Secure a 2025 Digital Plus Membership to watch all the action live with a Kayo Premium subscription.
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
