Geelong returns home for another crucial clash in Round 19, as they prepare to do battle with St Kilda on Sunday afternoon.
With six games remaining in the home and away season, the Cats still remain in the top four despite falling to GWS last week but now sit in the middle of a logjam, with fourth down to eighth on the ladder all level on 11 wins.
The Saints have caused Geelong some headaches in recent times winning four of the last six clashes between the two sides, a trend the Cats will be looking to change this weekend.
Take a first look ahead to Sunday afternoon's important game at GMHBA Stadium, proudly presented by Villawood Properties.
KEY DETAILS
2025 AFL Season - Round 19
Geelong Cats v St Kilda
GMHBA Stadium, Geelong
Sunday July 20th, 1.10pm (AEST)
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Geelong: Max Holmes
Anytime Geelong has needed to respond this year, Max Holmes has been one to deliver and he will be looking to bounce back from a relatively quiet afternoon against the Giants last week.
The young star has been electric at GMHBA Stadium in 2025, averaging 32.4 disposals and seven clearances per game across his last five appearances at the venue, amassing 36 possessions and 11 inside-50s in the most recent outing at home.
Holmes copped a close tag from Marcus Windhager in the Round 2 clash with the Saints, restricted to just one disposal in the opening term but he came alive from there finishing with 19 touches, four score involvements and five intercept possessions.
St Kilda: Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera
A big part of St Kilda's game plan is their ability to build attacking plays from half back, and no player is more important to that notion than Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera.
The young star ranks second in the competition for total disposals this year (fifth for average per game), while also sitting fourth in the AFL for rebound 50s, third for effective kicks and second at the Saints for score involvements.
He was particularly important against the Cats in Round 2 finishing with 29 disposals, eight intercept possessions and seven score involvements, a player that Geelong will need to be wary of on Sunday afternoon.
RECENT HISTORY - Geelong v St Kilda
The Saints have proven to be a bit of a bogey team for Geelong in recent history, winning the past two clashes and four of the last six between the two teams dating back to 2022.
It broke a dominant run for the Cats between 2011 and 2021, where they only lost one of 13 matches against St Kilda with five wins coming by 40 points or more.
A silver lining is that none of St Kilda's recent wins have come at GMHBA Stadium, with their last victory at the venue coming in Round 10 of the 1999 season.
| SEASON | HOME | AWAY | GROUND |
| 2025 - Round 2 | St Kilda 15.8 (98) | Geelong 13.13 (91) | Marvel Stadium |
| 2024 - Round 23 | St Kilda 16.11 (107) | Geelong 14.5 (89) | Marvel Stadium |
| 2024 - Round 1 | Geelong 10.16 (76) | St Kilda 9.14 (68) | GMHBA Stadium |
| 2023 - Round 23 | St Kilda 12.16 (88) | Geelong 8.7 (55) | Marvel Stadium |
| 2022 - Round 21 | Geelong 17.8 (110) | St Kilda 10.5 (65) | GMHBA Stadium |
VENUE HISTORY - GMHBA Stadium
Geelong have won seven of their last nine matches at GMHBA Stadium, claiming victory in five of their seven games at the venue in the 2025 AFL season.
The most recent match saw the Cats roll to a comprehensive 72 point win over Richmond, bouncing back from a disappointing loss to Brisbane at home prior to the bye.
As mentioned previously, Geelong have won 12 consecutive games against St Kilda at GMHBA Stadium, with the Saints last win at the venue coming in 1999.
| SEASON | HOME | AWAY |
| 2025 - Round 17 | Geelong 18.16 (124) | Richmond 7.10 (52) |
| 2025 - Round 15 | Geelong 6.15 (51) | Brisbane 14.8 (92) |
| 2025 - Round 13 | Geelong 9.7 (61) | Gold Coast 5.7 (37) |
| 2025 - Round 11 | Geelong 20.7 (127) | Western Bulldogs 16.17 (113) |
VFL CATS | Round 17
Geelong v Collingwood
Saturday 19th July
Bounce: 7.10pm
Mission Whitten Oval, Melbourne
TICKETS
Tickets are available for Geelong's clash with St Kilda on Sunday afternoon, follow the link here to secure your seat through Ticketmaster today.
With an exciting conclusion to the home and away season awaiting after the bye, check out the full range of 2025 Geelong Cats Membership options so you don't miss a minute of the action.
If you have any questions about AFL ticketing or membership please contact Geelong Cats Membership Services here.
WHERE TO WATCH
Geelong's Round 19 clash with St Kilda will be broadcast on Fox Footy and streamed through Kayo from 1.00pm, ahead of the opening bounce at 1.10pm AEST.
K rock will also be covering the match and all the pre-game build up from 12.00pm, tune into 95.5FM, krockfootball.live or the AFL app to follow along.
Make sure to follow @GeelongCats social media channels for updates pre, during and post game.
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Broadcast Details: 2025 AFL Broadcast Guide
