GEELONG has recalled three players for its Round 16 Powercor Country Festival blockbuster with Essendon at GMHBA Stadium on Friday at 7.50pm.

Friday night will mark the first time the Bombers have come to town for premiership points since August 21, 1993.

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Ruckman Rhys Stanley, forward Gryan Miers and midfielder Quinton Narkle return to the side after each played starring roles in Geelong's huge 118-point VFL victory against Brisbane.

They replace Mark O'Connor (injured), Shaun Higgins (managed) and Esava Ratugolea (managed).

Powercor Country Festival
  • 03:20

    A Story of Redemption

    Step behind the scenes and follow Tyson Stengle as he makes his debut in the hoops.

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  • 04:37

    All The Goals | Round 1 vs Essendon

    Sit back, relax and enjoy all the goals from our big Round 1 win!

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  • 02:30

    Powercor Country Festival

    We were down at the MCG for round 1 to take a look at the Powercor Country Festival. Presented by Powercor

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  • 14:30

    Mini-Match | Round 1

    Extended highlights from our Round 1 Powercor Country Festival clash with Essendon.

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  • 04:21

    Roaming Hawkins | Round 1

    Tom Hawkins surveys the Cats rooms post a big Round 1 win against the Bombers! Proudly Presented by Powercor.

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  • 00:32

    Team Song | Round 1

    Watch the Cats celebrate their round one win

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  • 07:06

    AFL Match Highlights | Round 1

    The Cats and Bombers clash in round one

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  • 01:14

    Stengle Shines On Cats Debut

    Tyson Stengle produced a special four-goal haul in his first outing as a Cat

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  • 00:42

    TysON Stengle Has His First In Cats Colours

    Tyson Stengle got his first major as a Cat with this brilliant kick during the second quarter

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  • 00:36

    Star Cat Subbed Off After Nasty Collision

    Jeremy Cameron is worse for wear after this incident with Jayden Laverde in a marking contest late in the first quarter

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  • 00:45

    Danger On Fire As Cats Get Two In A Flash

    Patrick Dangerfield exploded with a brilliant long-range goal before setting the ball on a platter for Cameron in this minute to remember

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  • 00:48

    Tom Hawkins Morris Foodbank Appeal

    Morris will donate 1000 Meals for every goal Geelong kicks against Essendon to Foodbank in Saturday's Powercor Country Festival clash.

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  • 07:45

    Powercor Country Festival Press Conference

    Hear from Tom Hawkins and Zach Merrett at the Powercor Country Festival press conference. Presented by Powercor

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  • 08:00

    Highlights: Round 16

    The Cats and Bombers clash in round 16

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  • 08:30

    Hawkins Press Conference

    Tom Hawkins and Zach Merrett speak ahead of the Powercor Country Festival Game this Friday.

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  • 09:56

    Lingy & Scotty Talk Country Festival

    The boys sit down with Nicole Newman from The Food Purveyor to talk about all of the exciting activities that are organised for this week's Powercor Country Festival. Presented by Lake Imaging.

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  • 15:45

    Scott Press Conference

    Coach Chris Scott speaks to media ahead of Geelong's Round 16 blockbuster against Essendon. Presented by Morris Finance.

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  • 00:51

    Help Make A Difference

    Morris Finance will be donating $500 to Foodbank, the equivalent of 1,000 meals for every goal kicked by the Geelong Cats at the Country Festival match against Essendon.You too can make a difference by donating to Foodbank at foodbank.org.au

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  • 01:30

    True Country: Wye River Caravan Park

    After a year defined by the words 'social isolation', watch as we show our gratitude towards operators such as Wye River Caravan Park who provided Victorians with an opportunity to escape and connect with family and friends. Presented by Powercor.

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  • 01:30

    True Country: Holt Family

    Watch how Tom and Mary Ann Holt, landowners in the Mount Gellibrand Wind Farm, make their land available to generate clean energy for all of us to use. Presented by Powecor

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Fans are encouraged to arrive early to the game on Friday afternoon from 4pm to enjoy the festivities which will include live acts on the Morris Finance Main Stage, the Farmers’ Market presented by The Food Purveyor in Legends Plaza, a heap of activities for the kids and much more.

Plus, Geelong’s VFL team will play a curtain raiser against Essendon from 4.10pm.

Defender Tom Atkins will play his 50th AFL game.

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Help Make A Difference

Morris Finance will be donating $500 to Foodbank, the equivalent of 1,000 meals for every goal kicked by the Geelong Cats at the Country Festival match against Essendon.You too can make a difference by donating to Foodbank at foodbank.org.au

Round 16 Team

In: Gryan Miers, Quinton Narkle, Rhys Stanley

Out: Mark O'Connor (injured), Shaun Higgins (managed), Esava Ratugolea (managed)

Backs Tom Atkins Jake Kolodjashnij Jack Henry
Half Backs Zach Tuohy Tom Stewart Jed Bews
Centreline Isaac Smith Quinton Narkle Sam Menegola
Half Forwards Patrick Dangerfield Jeremy Cameron Gryan Miers
Forwards Brad Close Tom Hawkins Gary Rohan
Followers Mark Blicavs Brandan Parfitt Joel Selwood
Interchange Rhys Stanley Lachie Henderson Cameron Guthrie
  Luke Dahlhaus    
       
Emergencies Zach Guthrie Max Holmes Esava Ratugolea
  Charlie Constable