Geelong has been bolstered by some strong inclusions for their Round 10 clash, making four changes as they prepare to take on Carlton at IKON Park on Saturday afternoon. 

Headlining the inclusions is premiership ruckman Rhys Stanley, while Jhye Clark has cleared concussion protocols and will return for his first game since the Round 6 VFL clash with North Melbourne. 

Crafty forward Jesse Mellor is also set to return, looking to continue his strong form with 12 goals from seven games so far in 2026, while Darcy Edmends rounds out the inclusions. 

Marcus Herbert comes out of the side after he was selected by West Coast in the mid-season draft earlier this week, a thoroughly deserved reward for his incredible form with Geelong's VFL team over a number of years. 

Nick Driscoll will miss this week's clash after entering the AFL's concussion protocols, Jay Rantall will be managed and Charley Green has been omitted. 

The VFL Cats head to IKON Park on Saturday afternoon looking to solidify their spot on top of the VFL ladder, set to take on Carlton from 12.05pm AEST in Round 10. 

Every game of the 2026 Smithy's VFL season can also be streamed through the AFL app and via afl.com.au. 

2026 VFL Round 10

Carlton v Geelong Cats
IKON Park, Melbourne
12.05pm AEST, Saturday May 30

In: Rhys Stanley, Jhye Clark, Jesse Mellor, Darcy Edmends

Out: Nick Driscoll (concussion), Marcus Herbert (drafted), Jay Rantall (managed), Charley Green (omitted)