With September drawing ever so close, every match is significant and the pressure is mounting as teams look to cement their spot in the top eight.
For Geelong it is no different as they search for a top four berth, a chance to build some momentum on Saturday night as they take on North Melbourne at Marvel Stadium.
Recent history between the two sides has heavily favoured the Cats, currently holding a 13 game win streak over the Kangaroos with the last loss coming in 2016.
But it is not a challenge they can take lightly with five games remaining in the home and away season, take a look at everything you need to know ahead of Saturday night's match.
KEY DETAILS
2025 AFL Season - Round 20
North Melbourne v Geelong Cats
Marvel Stadium, Melbourne
Saturday July 26th, 7.35pm (AEST)
TEAM SELECTION
KEY PLAYER TO WATCH
Gryan Miers
Playing under the roof at Marvel Stadium creates perfect conditions for football, which generally lends itself to a faster and more skilful contest.
This brand of footy suits classy players, those who can hit targets repeatedly and nobody does it better than Gryan Miers.
2025 has been a terrific campaign for the crafty Cat, averaging career high numbers in disposals (22.25) and marks (6.19), while impacting the scoreboard with eight goals and 13 goal assists.
Miers has been able to push further up the ground this year and help generate Geelong's ball movement with his lethal kicking skills, something that will be incredibly important on Saturday night.
RECENT HISTORY - Geelong v North Melbourne
It is a level of dominance rarely seen in professional sports, but Geelong have not lost to North Melbourne in nearly a decade, holding a 13 game winning streak heading into Saturday night's clash.
The Cats scoring prowess has been a telling factor, with an average score of 127 points per game and an average winning margin of 70 points over the last five matches.
Remarkably over the stretch of 13 consecutive wins, only one game has been decided by under 20 points which is something the Cats will be looking to continue this weekend.
| 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
While the Cats record against the Kangaroos has been strong, their history at Marvel Stadium has been spotty.
Geelong have only played at the venue four times in the last three seasons, but they have been defeated in the last three consecutive games and have only won four of their last 10 matches at Marvel.
Despite the inconsistent form in recent seasons, the Cats still hold the best winning percentage (65.24%) of any team in the competition at the venue since it started hosting AFL games in 2000.
| 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
AFLW | Match Simulation
St Kilda v Geelong Cats
Saturday 26th July
Bounce: 1.00pm AEST
RSEA Park, 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.
LIVE BLOG
For a different way to follow all the action on Saturday, tune into the Geelong website and stay up to date with the Cats Live Blog!
Available from 12.30pm AEST on Saturday afternoon, the blog will cover all the action from Geelong's clash with North Melbourne at Marvel Stadium, while also providing updates throughout the Cats AFLW match simulation against St Kilda.
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.
Cats Membership: 2025 Digital Plus
Broadcast Details: 2025 AFL Broadcast Guide
