Geelong's VFL have made five changes ahead of a blockbuster Qualifying Final, as they kick off their post-season campaign against Tasmania on Saturday afternoon.Â
The VFL Cats will be looking to secure their first Finals win since the 2013 season, when they take on Tasmania from 12.05pm on Saturday afternoon.Â
Geelong fans are encouraged to attend the match and show their support, with an abundance of talent set to be on display for the Cats, including a number of young stars driving the next generation.Â
For matches played in Victoria during wildcard finals through to the preliminary finals, admission prices will be adults $15, concession/pensioners $10 and children under 15 free. Tickets can be purchased from midday Tuesday each week of the 2026 Smithy’s VFL Finals Series via www.intix.com.au/org/vfl.
The match will also be streamed through the official AFL website and through the AFL app.Â
2026 VFL Qualifying Final
Geelong Cats v Tasmania
GMHBA Stadium, Geelong
12.05pm AEST, Saturday August 29
In: Jacob Molier, Keighton Matofai-Forbes, Dan Capiron, Will White, Darcy EdmensÂ
Out: Rhys Stanley (Injured), Jack Martin (AFL), Jack Costella, Ben Pennisi and Tanner Lewis.
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Back |
L. Weidemann (76) | N. Kreuger (69) | J. Bowes (12) |
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Half Back |
N. Driscoll (27) | C. Burke (41) | J. Bews (24) |
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Centre |
L. Hofmann (23) | G. Stevens (15) | H. Holmes (22) |
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Half Forward |
J. Rantall (55) | J. Molier (20) | J. Mellor (25) |
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Full Forward |
Z. Stevens (78) | K. Matofai-Forbes (31) | J. Ballantyne (57) |
| Ruck | J. Pike (37) | M. Knevitt (10) | D. Capiron (50) |
| Interchange | P. Kelly (74) | K. George (67) | T. Peirce (81) |
| Â | W. White (52) | D. Edmends (53) | Â |
| 23rd player | Â | Z. Stevens (78) | Â |
| Emergencies | J. Henderson (47) | J. Hart (48) | J. Costello (51) |
| Â | J. Hose (65) | T. Lewis (66) | W. Sheahan (72) |
| Â | L. Antonac (79) | E. McCoy (84) | Â |
