Geelong's hot form at Adelaide Oval will be put to the test this weekend, as they head to the City of Churches for the second time in three weeks to take on Port Adelaide.
The Cats have not lost at Adelaide Oval since 2023, winning five consecutive games by an average of 40 points, kicking 95 points or more in each of those five games.
It is also set to be Geelong's first appearance on ANZAC Day since 2008, with the Cats looking to build after winning four out of their last five matches.
Port Adelaide have won two of their opening six games this year, but they pushed Hawthorn and St Kilda right to the wire over the past fortnight and will present another tough challenge.
Take a look at all the main details that you need to know ahead of Saturday's match, proudly presented by Lee Kum Kee.
KEY DETAILS
2026 AFL Season | Round 7
Port Adelaide v Geelong Cats
Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
Saturday April 25, 6.35pm AEST
TEAM SELECTION
LAST TIME WE MET
The Cats hosted Port Adelaide in Round 21 last year and were tested early, with the Power starting strong and leaving scores level at quarter time.
But after the first break, Geelong flexed their muscle and pulled away kicking 14 goals to two between the second and third quarters, eventually cruising to an 88-point victory.
Jeremy Cameron kicked a game-high six goals, Jack Martin broke an AFL record with four goals in five minutes, while Max Holmes (35 disposals, two goals) was electric.
LEE KUM KEE - PIVOTAL MATCH-UP
Mitch Georgiades v Jack Henry
Port Adelaide rely heavily on their superstar forward as their main avenue to goal, which means this tussle with the returning Jack Henry is going to be pivotal in the outcome of Saturday's match.
Georgiades has kicked 14 goals from his first six games of the season, but he ranks first in the AFL for marks inside 50 and second for marks on the lead, showing a clear desire from the Power to utilise him as the main target inside 50.
Henry made a solid start to the campaign and averaged over five intercept possessions per game, but he has also missed Geelong's last two matches and will be a welcome addition for Saturday's clash.
The Cats have previously found a successful formula for stopping Georgiades, restricting him to 12 goals from eight games and it will be something they will be looking to continue in Round 7.
KEY PLAYER TO WATCH
Ollie Dempsey
If there is one player that has certainly taken a liking to Adelaide Oval, it is Ollie Dempsey.
The star winger collected 24 disposals and two goals in Geelong's last trip to the venue, which backed up a 21-disposal and two goal outing in Gather Round last year against Adelaide.
Tending to enjoy the space and suited to his style, Dempsey averaged 19 disposals and a goal per game across five career appearances at the venue, his highest disposal average at any ground that he has played two or more games at.
Dempsey has also started 2026 in strong form, currently averaging a career-high 18.7 disposals per game and kicking eight goals from his six matches, so keep an eye on the young gun heading into Saturday's match.
HOW TO GET TICKETS
Tickets are on sale through Ticketek for Cats fans heading to Adelaide Oval this weekend, follow the link here to secure your seat for the big game.
WHERE TO WATCH
Geelong's ANZAC Day match will be broadcast on Fox Footy and streamed through Kayo from 6.30pm AEST, ahead of the opening bounce at 6.35pm.
Cats fans can also listen to all the action on K rock from 5.00pm AEST, tune in via FM 95.5 across Geelong & the Surf Coast, the K rock app or the AFL app.
Make sure to follow @GeelongCats social media channels for updates pre, during and post game.
