Geelong has bolstered their line-up as they return from their bye, making six changes as they prepare to take on Frankston at Kinetic Stadium on Friday night.
Among the inclusions are the premiership trio of Rhys Stanley, Brad Close and Jed Bews, all set to add valuable experience to the Cats' team.
Jack Bowes and George Stevens also return after featuring in Geelong's AFL team in recent weeks, while Charlie McKinnon rounds out the changes and will play his first VFL game for the Cats.
Six VFL-listed players make way including James Hose (injured), Lachlan Weidemann, Zach Stevens, Lewis Antonac, Tanner Lewis and Mason Williams.
The VFL Cats continue to stay well clear atop the VFL ladder and will be looking to extend their advantage this week, when they travel up the highway to take on Frankston at Kinetic Stadium on Friday.
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 15
Frankston v Geelong Cats
Kinetic Stadium, Frankston
7.35pm AEST, Friday July 3
In: Rhys Stanley, Jack Bowes, George Stevens, Jed Bews, Brad Close, Charlie McKinnon
Out: James Hose (injured), Lachlan Weidemann, Zach Stevens, Lewis Antonac, Tanner Lewis, Mason Williams
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Back |
J. Clark (13) | J. Bews (24) | J. Mellor (25) |
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Half Back |
N. Driscoll (27) | C. Burke (41) | J. Bowes (12) |
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Centre |
G. Stevens (15) | L. Hofmann (23) | H. Holmes (22) |
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Half Forward |
K. Matofai-Forbes (31) | D. Capiron (50) | J. Polkinghorne (2) |
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Full Forward |
R. Stanley (1) | M. Knevitt (10) | B. Close (45) |
| Ruck | J. Pike (37) | J. Worpel (29) | G. Miers (32) |
| Interchange | J. Costello (51) | N. Kreuger (69) | J. Ballantyne (57) |
| C. McKinnon (64) | T. Peirce (81) | ||
| 23rd player | C. McKinnon (64) | ||
| Emergencies | J. Henderson (47) | D. Edmends (53) | M. Williams (54) |
| T. Lewis (66) | J. Jovanovic (73) | L. Weidemann (76) | |
| Z. Stevens (78) | L. Antonac (79) |
