The VFL Cats have made three changes as they prepare for a crucial clash with Essendon on Saturday, needing a win to keep their Finals hopes alive.
In exciting news for Geelong supporters, premiership defender Jake Kolodjashnij will make his long awaited return from injury, set to play his first game in 2025.
The Cats will also be bolstered by the return of important duo Marcus Herbert and Nathan Kreuger, after both players missed the Round 18 win over North Melbourne.
Mitch Knevitt comes out of the side after earning a recall to Geelong's AFL team, Ollie Henry will miss this week after entering concussion protocol, while Taj Wyburd also makes way.
All matches in the 2025 Smithy’s VFL and VFLW seasons will also be live streamed free via the AFL website, AFL Live Official App and VFL App.
2025 VFL Round 20
Geelong v Essendon
GMHBA Stadium, Geelong
12.05pm AEST, Saturday August 9
IN: Marcus Herbert, Jake Kolodjashnij, Nathan Kreuger
OUT: Mitch Knevitt (AFL), Ollie Henry (concussion), Taj Wyburd
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Back |
Xavier Ivisic (25) | Dan Capiron (50) | Jacob Molier (20) |
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Half Back |
Cillian Burke (41) | Joe Pike (37) | Keighton Matafoi-Forbes (31) |
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Centre |
Patrick Retschko (27) | Lennox Hofmann (23) | Jake Kolodjashnij (8) |
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Half Forward |
Jay Polkinghorne (2) | Toby Conway (6) | Oli Wiltshire (21) |
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Full Forward |
Jhye Clark (13) | Nathan Kreuger (69) | Ted Clohesy (40) |
| Ruck | Mitch Edwards (11) | George Stevens (15) | Jed Bews (24) |
| Interchange | Marcus Herbert (62) | Kye Annand (59) | Patrick Kelly (74) |
| Tobyn Murray (61) | Jesse Mellor (49) | ||
| 23rd player | Jesse Mellor (49) | ||
| Emergencies | Patrick Hughes (64) | Kobe George (67) | Oscar Pollock (70) |
| Doyle Madigan (65) | Will Sheahan (72) | Jamieson Ballantyne (57) | |
| Jack Sarcevic (52) | Taj Wyburd (54) |
