Geelong has made one change for Saturday night football, as the Cats prepare to head up the highway for a clash with Collingwood in their lone Melbourne home game in the 2026 season. 

The inclusion for Geelong is premiership ruckman Rhys Stanley, who has been selected to play his first AFL game this year. 

Stanley's last appearance at the top level came in the 2025 Grand Final, with the big Cat playing five games in the VFL, averaging 15 disposals and 28 hit-outs per game across that span. 

Mitch Edwards is set to be managed this week and will miss Saturday night's game, after featuring in seven consecutive matches and making a strong start to his AFL career. 

Tom Stewart is also a confirmed starter and has been named in the back pocket, as the star defender prepares for the 200th AFL game of his career this weekend. 

Geelong return to the MCG for the second time in 2026, as they prepare for a blockbuster battle against Collingwood on Saturday night. 

The Cats produced a strong finish to secure victory last week against North Melbourne and will be looking to carry that momentum into Round 9, set to be another early season test and a chance to solidify their spot in the top eight. 

Tickets are available through Ticketek for Geelong fans looking to head to the MCG for the match, or make the most of a special membership deal celebrating Tom Stewart's milestone match. 

For those who can not make it to the MCG, the game will be broadcast on Fox Footy and streamed through Kayo from 7.30pm, or tune in on K rock to listen to all the action from 6.00pm.

Geelong's March to the 'G will also be back this weekend, click here to check out all the details.