The greatest day on the footballing calendar is nearly upon us, the 2025 Toyota AFL Grand Final is right around the corner and Geelong are set to do battle with Brisbane.

A long and brutal season has boiled down to this, the two top teams across the course of the year will square off for the ultimate prize, with the winner to take home the premiership cup on Saturday night. 

Geelong are into their third Grand Final in the last six years, searching for the 11th V/AFL premiership in the club's history if they can triumph at the MCG. 

It will also be the second time that the Cats and Lions have faced each in this year's Finals series, with Geelong triumphing by 38 points in the Qualifying Final three weeks ago.

In the build up to the big dance, get one final look at everything you need to know ahead of Saturday's Grand Final. 

KEY DETAILS  

2025 AFL Season - Grand Final

Geelong Cats v Brisbane

MCG, Melbourne

Saturday September 27th, 2.30pm (AEST)

TEAM SELECTION

KEY PLAYER TO WATCH

Patrick Dangerfield

There is not much left that Patrick Dangerfield has not already accomplished, but becoming a premiership captain could be the cherry on top of one of the greatest resumes the game has ever seen. 

Dangerfield will lead Geelong into Saturday's Grand Final, the third appearance on the last Saturday in September and the first as captain in his storied career. 

He could not be in better form either, putting together an incredible performance last Friday in the Preliminary Final, collecting 31 disposals and kicking three goals against Hawthorn. 

Dangerfield always goes to another level in the big games, so expect to see his absolute maximum effort right from the first bounce on Saturday. 

RECENT HISTORY - Geelong v Brisbane

This has been a fascinating battle in recent times, Geelong snapping a three game losing streak against the Lions with their dominant victory in the Qualifying Final. 

Across the last 10 meetings between the two teams, both sides have won five times with five of those games decided by 11 points or less. 

Geelong and Brisbane have also met in Finals four times in the past six seasons, with Geelong prevailing on three occasions.  

VENUE HISTORY - MCG

Geelong continued their strong form at the MCG in Friday's Preliminary Final, now on a five game win streak at the venue dating back to the Round 8 clash with Collingwood. 

The Cats have also won five of their past six Finals at the MCG, with those wins coming by an average margin of 45 points. 

The trend also continues in regards to Geelong's dominance at the MCG in Premiership winning seasons. In the Cats four most recent premiership years (2007, 2009, 2011, 2022) they have a 28-2 record, but in all other years across that span they have a 49-40 record. 

Geelong are 6-1 at the venue this year, and can take the record to 35-3 in Premiership winning seasons if they can beat the Lions on Saturday. 

GETTING TO THE GROUND

As they have done all Finals Series, V/Line will be providing extra services on Friday and Saturday to make it easier for Cats fans to travel to and from Melbourne. 

Check travel times and plan your journey by using the V/Line journey planner.

Check out Geelong's Finals Hub for all key timings and information.

MARCH TO THE 'G

One of the great Finals traditions will return for the Grand Final, with Geelong's March to the 'G all set for Saturday, proudly presented by Gatorade. 

Led by the Cats marching band, the march will depart Federation Square at 11.30am and make its way along the Yarra River, arriving at the MCG in time for all of Saturday's festivities. 

WHERE TO WATCH 

Fans in Australia can watch the game on TV exclusively LIVE on Channel Seven and 7plus in 1080p HD. Match coverage begins at 2pm AEST, ahead of the first bounce at 2.30pm AEST. 

Fans outside Australia can catch the game via Watch AFL. Check out the full broadcast guide here.

Broadcast Details: 2025 AFL Broadcast Guide