Geelong have hit a nice vein of form over the past fortnight but there is no time to relax, with another crucial game looming on Sunday afternoon against Port Adelaide.
Entering the final month of the home and away season, the Cats remain in the top four but second place down to seventh on the ladder are still separated by just one game, setting up a grandstand finish heading towards September.
Coming off a comfortable 101 point win over North Melbourne on Saturday, Geelong will look to continue their momentum against Port Adelaide at GMHBA Stadium, a team they defeated by 76 points in Round 10 this year.
Take a look ahead at another big afternoon at the Cattery, proudly presented by Villawood Properties.
KEY DETAILS
2025 AFL Season - Round 21
Geelong Cats v Port Adelaide
GMHBA Stadium, Geelong
Sunday August 3rd, 3.15pm (AEST)
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Geelong: Mark O'Connor
Simply has not put a foot wrong in 2025, O'Connor continues to build a terrific campaign with the versatility to play a number of different roles as the team requires.
Playing more across half back in recent weeks, the Irishman has been able to lock down some dangerous forwards while still finding plenty of the footy himself, averaging 15 disposals and six marks per game this season.
At times he has been sent into the midfield and has been able to negate some of the opposition's top players, which will be interesting to watch this week against the likes of Zak Butters and Connor Rozee.
Port Adelaide: Jordon Sweet
The most dangerous aspect of Port Adelaide's game is their midfield and it starts in the ruck, with Jordon Sweet ranked fourth the competition for hit-outs per game this year, giving first use to his on-ballers.
Sweet has accumulated over 40 hit-outs in each of his last four games, winning four clearances and booting a goal in a strong performance against Adelaide last week despite the result.
The big ruckman did not feature in the Round 10 clash between the two sides, but he did play in the Qualifying Final last year and won 51 hit-outs to Rhys Stanley's 28, something the Cats will need to be wary of on Sunday.
RECENT HISTORY - Geelong v Port Adelaide
Geelong have triumphed in their last two games against Port Adelaide by 76 and 84 points, but prior to that it has been a very even contest between the two teams.
Over the last 10 meetings, Geelong have won six times to the Power's four, winning two of the past three clashes at GMHBA Stadium between the two sides.
Port Adelaide did claim the four points in the last game at Kardinia Park however, defeating the Cats by six points in Round 9 last year.
| SEASON | HOME | AWAY | GROUND |
| 2025 - Round 10 | Port Adelaide 5.9 (39) | Geelong 17.13 (115) | Adelaide Oval |
| 2024 - QF | Port Adelaide 7.12 (54) | Geelong 20.18 (138) | Adelaide Oval |
| 2024 - Round 9 | Geelong 14.11 (95) | Port Adelaide 15.11 (101) | GMHBA Stadium |
| 2023 - Round 21 | Geelong 14.13 (97) | Port Adelaide 12.13 (85) | GMHBA Stadium |
VENUE HISTORY - GMHBA Stadium
Geelong's win against St Kilda in Round 19 took their record to six wins from eight games at home in 2025, claiming victory in their most recent two matches by a combined margin of 103 points.
The Cats have won eight of their last 10 games at GMHBA Stadium and have been able to score over 100 points in six of those games, looking to build on that form with two games remaining at the venue in the home and away season.
| SEASON | HOME | AWAY |
| 2025 - Round 19 | Geelong 17.11 (113) | St Kilda 12.10 (82) |
| 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 | Round 19
BYE WEEK
AFLW CATS | Practice Match
Gold Coast Suns v Geelong Cats
Saturday 2nd August
Bounce: 8.00pm (local time)
People First Stadium, Gold Coast
TICKETS
Tickets are available for Sunday afternoon's clash with Port Adelaide at GMHBA Stadium, secure your seat through Ticketmaster today.
You can also secure a Cats Corner Membership which gives you a reserved seat to Sunday's match, general admission to a Geelong Cats home game at GMHBA Stadium and your choice of a Player Sportshead.
If you have any questions about AFL ticketing or membership please contact Geelong Cats Membership Services here.
WHERE TO WATCH
Geelong's Round 21 clash with Port Adelaide will be broadcast live and free on Channel 7 from 3.00pm AEST, ahead of the opening bounce at 3.15pm.
The match will also be broadcast on Fox Footy and streamed through Kayo from 3.00pm.
K rock will be covering the match and all the pre-game build up from 2.00pm, 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.
Cats Membership: 2025 Digital Plus
Broadcast Details: 2025 AFL Broadcast Guide
