Geelong will be looking to get themselves back on the winner's list, when they return to GMHBA Stadium this Sunday for a clash with Carlton.
It looms as a pivotal match for the Cats after slipping out of top eight last week, falling to Hawthorn by seven points in a Thursday night thriller at Kardinia Park.
With five games remaining in the home and away season, Geelong can not afford many more defeats as they look to return to Finals after missing out last year.
As the Cats prepare to take on the fifth placed Blues this weekend, take a look at everything you need to know in the build up to the game.
Match Details | AFLW Round 8
Geelong Cats v Carlton
Sunday October 3rd
Bounce: 3:05pm AEST
GMHBA Stadium, Geelong
Last Time We Met
It turned into an afternoon to forget for the Cats the last time they faced Carlton, held to their lowest score (five points) since entering the competition in a 24 point defeat at IKON Park.
In wet and windy conditions, Geelong struggled to hit the scoreboard despite matching the Blues in most statistics, still winning a number of other areas across the ground.
Nina Morrison (24 disposals, seven tackles) was among the Cats best, as were Mikayla Bowen (17 disposals, 11 tackles) and Amy McDonald (19 disposals, nine clearances) on a tricky day in Melbourne.
Team Selection
Key Player To Watch
Jackie Parry
Parry has been in sensational form this year and will be vital again this weekend, as the Cats look to increase their output in front of the big sticks.
Across the opening seven weeks of the season, Parry has kicked 10 goals and averages 5.7 score involvements per game, while also getting involved up the field with an average of 13.7 disposals per match.
Parry leads the Cats for marks, marks inside 50 and sits second for score involvements, tackles inside 50 and contested marks, set to be a crucial factor in Sunday's game once again.
Tickets
Tickets are available for Sunday's match through Ticketmaster, with adult tickets available from $15 while kids under 18 get in free.
Fans who head to the game will also be able to access the Cats Shop's biggest in-store sale of the season, with no item on Level 1 (upstairs) over $60.
Among the exciting sale, supporters will be able to buy half-price guernseys and $50 mystery packs, while every purchase will also receive a free gift.
Broadcast
Geelong's Round 8 clash with Carlton will be broadcast live and free on Channel 7 and streamed through 7plus from 3.00pm, ahead of the opening bounce at 3.05pm.
You can also catch all the action on Fox Footy or Kayo from 3.00pm.
Follow @catswomens social media channels for updates pre, during and post game.
