Attention quickly turns from Geelong's win over St Kilda to another crucial clash on Saturday night, as the Cats head up the highway to take on North Melbourne at Marvel Stadium.
With five games remaining in the home and away season, the Cats are sitting nicely in the top four but will need to keep winning on the run home, with fourth down to seventh on the ladder still equal on points.
The Cats will head to Marvel Stadium for just the third time in the past two seasons, set to face the Kangaroos at the venue for the first time since 2019.
Take an early look forward to everything you need to know ahead of Geelong's Round 20 clash with North Melbourne, proudly presented by Villawood Properties.
KEY DETAILS
2025 AFL Season - Round 20
North Melbourne v Geelong Cats
Marvel Stadium, Melbourne
Saturday July 26th, 7.35pm (AEST)
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Geelong: Jack Martin
Continuing to look increasingly comfortable in Geelong's line-up, Jack Martin has now strung together six consecutive games at the top level and was influential on the result against St Kilda in Round 19.
After featuring across half back in his first five games, Martin swung forward against the Saints and finished with 11 disposals and two goals, taking a game high three contested marks and laying four tackles inside 50 in a sensational display.
Showing a clean set of hands and great decision making in traffic, the versatile Cat has been a brilliant addition so far and will be one to watch against North Melbourne on Saturday night.
North Melbourne: Colby McKercher
The Cats have been susceptible this year when facing talented, running half back's and Colby McKercher has been up there with the best in the competition over the last 10 weeks.
North Melbourne's emerging star is averaging 30 disposals per game across his last seven appearances, providing plenty of run and carry out of the Kangaroos defensive 50 while also able to hit targets and gain ground.
McKercher has been able to sneak forward too at times, kicking 10 goals for the year and four majors in the last five games, something Geelong will need to be wary of this weekend.
RECENT HISTORY - Geelong v North Melbourne
It has been sheer dominance from Geelong in recent history against North Melbourne, currently holding a 13 game winning streak over the Kangaroos dating back to 2016.
The Cats have been able to get the job done at four different venues during that span, their last loss to North Melbourne at Marvel Stadium coming more than a decade ago.
Geelong's scoring power has been a feature, exceeding 100 points in each of their last five games against the Kangaroos and averaging 127 points per game across that span, with an average winning margin of 70 points.
| SEASON | HOME | AWAY | GROUND |
| 2024 - Round 20 | North Melbourne 10.6 (66) | Geelong 16.10 (106) | Ninja Stadium |
| 2024 - Round 5 | Geelong 21.13 (139) | North Melbourne 10.4 (64) | GMHBA Stadium |
| 2023 - Round 17 | Geelong 19.11 (125) | North Melbourne 9.9 (63) | GMHBA Stadium |
| 2022 - Round 16 | Geelong 21.18 (144) | North Melbourne 5.2 (32) | GMHBA Stadium |
| 2022 - Round 6 | North Melbourne 9.7 (61) | Geelong 17.19 (121) | Ninja Stadium |
VENUE HISTORY - Marvel Stadium
Geelong will be out to snap a three game losing streak at Marvel Stadium this weekend, with their last win at the venue coming in Round 12 of the 2023 season.
However, the Cats last loss at the venue to a team other than St Kilda came back in 2019, holding a relatively strong record against most teams at Marvel Stadium except the Saints.
In the last five meetings between Geelong and North Melbourne at the venue, the Cats have triumphed four times with an average winning margin of 22 points.
| SEASON | HOME | AWAY |
| 2025 - Round 2 | St Kilda 15.8 (98) | Geelong 13.13 (91) |
| 2024 - Round 23 | St Kilda 16.11 (107) | Geelong 14.5 (89) |
| 2023 - Round 23 | St Kilda 12.16 (88) | Geelong 8.7 (55) |
| 2023 - Round 12 | Western Bulldogs 10.15 (75) | Geelong 15.7 (97) |
| 2022 - Round 12 | Western Bulldogs 10.10 (70) | Geelong 12.11 (83) |
VFL CATS | Round 18
North Melbourne v Geelong
Sunday 27th July
Bounce: 12.05pm
Arden Street Oval, Melbourne
TICKETS
Tickets are available for Cats fans heading up the highway on Saturday night, follow the link here to secure your seat through Ticketmaster.
With an exciting conclusion to the home and away season ahead, 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
Saturday night's clash will be broadcast on Fox Footy and streamed through Kayo from 7.30pm AEST, ahead of the opening bounce at 7.35pm.
K rock will also be covering the game for those tuning into the radio, their coverage will start at 6.00pm and you can catch all the action on 95.5FM, krockfootball.live or through the AFL app.
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
