The White Out Game has arrived and the Cats are set for one of the biggest nights of the year, set to take on the Gold Coast Suns in a Friday night blockbuster at GMHBA Stadium. 

It looms as an important game for Geelong two weeks out from their mid-season bye, as they look to bounce back after suffering consecutive defeats over the past two weeks. 

The two sides met earlier in the year and the Suns prevailed on the Gold Coast, but the Cats hold a perfect 8-0 record against the visitors at Kardinia Park. 

Of course, one of the main spectacles of the evening will be the White Out at the Cattery, with GMHBA Stadium set to be transformed into a cauldron and the rally towels ready to be waved by the Geelong faithful. 

With so much to look forward to and a blockbuster game awaiting, take a final look ahead to Geelong's clash with the Gold Coast Suns, proudly presented by Lee Kum Kee. 

KEY DETAILS 

2026 AFL Season | Round 14
Geelong Cats v Gold Coast
GMHBA Stadium, Geelong
Friday 12 June, 7.40pm AEST

TEAM SELECTION

LEE KUM KEE - PIVOTAL MATCH-UP

Oli Wiltshire v John Noble

Geelong have struggled to contain slingshot ball movement from half back over the past two weeks, which does not bode overly well against Gold Coast and John Noble, who is one of the most in-form half backs in the league at the present time. 

Noble has collected 30 disposals or more in four of his last five games, also pushing forward to hit the scoreboard in four of those matches and equalling his career-high with a 36 disposal outing against Brisbane last week. 

He also sits fifth in the AFL for Rebound 50s and eighth for metres gained in 2026, which means the Cats will need to find a way to apply pressure in their front half, and there might not be a player better suited to that role than Oli Wiltshire. 

After a quiet first half, Wiltshire had a profound impact in Adelaide following the main break collecting 10 disposals, four score involvements and three intercept possessions in the second half alone. 

Geelong will most likely be looking to up their pressure across half forward on Friday night, so keep an eye on their plans for Noble and how they deploy Wiltshire as the game unfolds. 

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 6: John Noble of the Suns kicks the ball with Shannon Neale of the Cats during the 2026 AFL Opening Round match between the Gold Coast Suns and the Geelong Cats at People First Stadium on March 6, 2026 in the Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by James Wiltshire/AFL Photos)

WHITE OUT GAME

 

VFL

Geelong's VFL team keep on rolling after another dominant victory over Sandringham last week, remaining two games and percentage clear on top of the ladder after 10 matches. 

Remarkably so far this year, the Cats have won seven games by 44 points or more and importantly, sit three wins inside the top four with eight games remaining in the regular season. 

The VFL Cats will be back in action on Saturday at GMHBA Stadium, set to take on the Gold Coast Suns who sit in 21st on the ladder, holding a 2-6 record so far this year. 

It will also be Geelong's last home game for a little while, with the Cats set to hit the road in four of their next five games. 

HOW TO GET TICKETS

Tickets are available for Friday night's unmissable match at GMHBA Stadium, follow the link below to head to Ticketmaster and secure your seat for Geelong's White Out Game. 

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WHERE TO WATCH 

Geelong's White Out game will be broadcast live and free on Channel 7 from 7.30pm, with the game set to commence at 7.40pm. The match will also be broadcast through Fox Footy and streamed through Kayo from 7.30pm. 

Cats fans can also listen to all the action on K rock from 6.00pm 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.