A great afternoon of football is on offer for Geelong Cats fans this Saturday. Fans are encouraged to get along to Etihad Stadium early and take advantage of the VFL/AFL double header.

Geelong’s VFL side will take on Essendon VFL in a traditional curtain raiser at 3.25pm with VFL stalwart Jack Hollmer set to become the first VFL listed player to reach 100 games for the Cats.

The VFL match will wind up at approximately 6pm, giving fans just enough time for a bite to eat before the AFL Round 10 game between the Cats and the Bombers kicks off at 7.20pm.

VFL/AFL Admission details:

VFL match: Essendon v Geelong commences at 3.25pm.

Ticket windows at gates 3 & 7 will be open from 3pm for the VFL curtain raiser.

Geelong Cats members with away game entitlements (Melbourne or Home & Away members) will be able to scan their membership at the gate to access General Admission seating on level 3, subject the capacity.

For members without away game entitlements, tickets are available through Ticketmaster. Phone 136 100 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.au for further information.

Please note VFL members do not have access entitlements for this match and will be unable to scan and enter.

3.25pm- VFL Match Commences

5.00pm - All ticket boxes open

5.30pm - All public gates open

6:05pm- VFL Match Concludes (approx.)

7:20pm- AFL Match Commences