An epic night awaits as Friday night football returns to the Cattery, with Geelong making three changes as they prepare to take on the Western Bulldogs at GMHBA Stadium. 

A wealth of experience has been added to Geelong's team including Mark Blicavs, who is set to become just the eighth player in the club's history to reach 300 AFL games. 

Cats skipper Patrick Dangerfield will also make his return this week, preparing to play his first game since the Round 1 victory over Fremantle and just his second game of the season.

Jack Martin rounds out the inclusions as he returns to Geelong's starting line-up, after being managed last week for the Cats' Gather Round clash with West Coast. 

Mark O'Connor comes out of the side after accepting a one match suspension, Gryan Miers (knee) will miss this week through injury, while Brad Close will be managed.  

Geelong return to GMHBA Stadium for their third home game of the season, taking on the Western Bulldogs from 7.20pm AEST in a battle between two premiership contenders in 2026. 

After a solid win over West Coast at Gather Round moved the Cats inside the top eight for the first time this year, they will be looking to build momentum before heading into the middle portion of the season. 

Tickets are still available through Ticketmaster for Friday night's match, or make the most of the 'Blitz Bay' Membership which gives you a reserved seat in Round 6 for just $46. 

Geelong's VFL team will also be playing a curtain raiser at GMHBA Stadium, with the match set to commence at 3.15pm AEST and any patron with a ticket to the AFL match can attend. Gate 13 will be open from 3.00pm, head to Geelong's Match Day Guide for more information. 

For those who can not make the game, the match will be broadcast live and free on Channel 7 from 7.00pm, while also being streamed on Kayo and broadcast on Fox Footy.