The Geelong Football Club is proud to launch a new range of event guernseys for the upcoming 2026 AFL season. 

Four guernseys, which will be worn at different stages of the year, are featured in the launch which includes new designs for the Cats' Retro Round and ANZAC guernseys. 

Included among the release is a brand new 'White Out' guernsey, which Geelong will debut in their Round 14 clash with the Gold Coast Suns at GMHBA Stadium. 

Meeza and Lawson Humphries have also designed Saltwater Stories Volume 2, Geelong's First Nations guernsey which will be worn throughout 2026 both at home and away. 

Take a look below at a more detailed description and a first look at each event guernsey for 2026. 

Retro Round

A celebration of the players and fun from the 1980s – early 2000’s, Geelong’s Retro Round guernsey will highlight past players from this era while incorporating the style.

Featuring a historic AFL symbol combined with the famous blue and white hoops, the guernsey also includes an iconic Geelong logo that was utilised by the club between 2000 and 2007.

Most supporters will recognise the Cats logo from Geelong’s drought-breaking 2007 premiership, which marked the beginning of one of the most successful eras in the club’s history.

With a retro collar and the ever-present Ford logo also included, fans will be able to reminisce about players from past generations including the Abletts, Paul Couch, Peter Riccardi and many more. 

White Out

After debuting Geelong’s ‘Kit Out the Cattery’ concept in 2025, the Cats are proud to introduce a White guernsey for 2026.

The main purpose of the guernsey is to build a deeper connection between fans and players, with the Geelong team joining those in the stands by wearing white and being a part of the unique and unforgettable experience.

Painting GMHBA Stadium in a sea of white, it will create a visually overwhelming atmosphere which will ignite a daunting and intimidating experience for visiting teams, while being equally memorable for our loyal home fans.

The aim is to encourage Geelong fans to wear white, get loud and become a driving force behind the team, helping to turn GMHBA Stadium into a fortress. There will be a unique white out item for fans attending the game with a focus on the experience.

ANZAC

Recognising the incredible sacrifice by servicemen and women over an extensive period of time, Geelong’s ANZAC Day guernsey honours all those brave individuals who have fought for our country.

The feature of this year’s guernsey is one of the most iconic parts of Australia; Gum Trees.

Gum Trees are referenced in the ANZAC story because eucalyptus leaves were sent home by soldiers to families, while also being burned by the soldiers to create the familiar smell of home.

They also symbolise the Australian spirit, with gum trees planted along ANZAC parade in Geelong and their scent being a strong reminder of home for those that served.

Sir Doug Nicholls Guernsey – Saltwater Stories Volume 2

Designed by Meeza and Lawson Humphries

Saltwater Stories Volume 2 is a continuation of last year’s indigenous guernsey, Saltwater Stories.

There are two additions to this year’s guernsey on the front, the first one is the whirlpools on the top with the feet walking through. The whirlpools are representative of the significant aquatic landmarks of our family’s history, most impactful being whirlpool pass off the coast of the Kimberley’s. The footsteps are symbolic of our family’s presence on the Islands, and the continued connection to these islands despite people no longer living there.

The other change on the front is the green on the bottom which represents the islands where our family and ancestors lived and thrived on. Our family had lived between several of the islands, travelling between them via the Galam. The islands are located just north of the Dampier Peninsula. The islands are located within the water of the guernsey, depicting a bird’s eye view of the islands and the Peninsula.

On the back, behind the number we have the moon with the reflection going down the guernsey, across the water. The depiction is famous in Broome, known as ‘Staircase to the moon’. The orange and yellow that come from the moon and reflect across the water is a unique and beautiful image that is a significant part of the Broome identity.

The green is representative of the mangroves that are unique to the tropical climates of Northern Australia and are key to our hunting and exploration methods. Mangroves have often been the checkpoint for family when we go fishing and is essential when figuring out where the best places to hunt and fish are. The green also provides a strong contrast to the aqua blue water which is significant to the area and the guernsey we have created.