Geelong is set for an important Saturday afternoon clash at GMHBA Stadium, confirming that they have made two changes as they prepare to take on North Melbourne. 

Duo Sam De Koning and Jake Kolodjashnij will return to bolster the Cats' defensive stocks on Saturday, after the pair were managed last weekend and missed the game against Port Adelaide.

As confirmed earlier in the week, Mark Blicavs will miss the clash with the Kangaroos after sustaining a knee injury against Port Adelaide last Saturday. 

Jack Bowes rounds out the changes for this weekend, with the versatile Cat to be managed. 

Geelong will look to bounce back as they prepare for another important clash, set to take on North Melbourne at GMHBA Stadium on Saturday afternoon. 

Tickets are available for the game, follow the link here to head to Ticketmaster and secure your seat to catch all the action. 

The match is set to commence at 4.35pm AEST, with coverage available on Fox Footy and Kayo from 4.30pm for those following along from home. 

Geelong's VFL team will also be in action in a curtain-raiser clash with North Melbourne from 12.30pm, all patrons with a ticket to the AFL match will be able to enter through Gate 13 from 12.00pm to watch the VFL game. 

Head to Geelong's Match Day Guide to catch up on all the information you need to know ahead of a blockbuster day of action at Kardinia Park.