Geelong: $1.22. 14th 1-0-1 at 79.6% (179 for, 225 against)
INS Oliver Wiltshire, Oliver Henry;
OUTS Brad Close (Omitted); Patrick Dangerfield (Injured).
Adelaide $4.35. 6th 1-0-1 at 104.6% (181 for, 173 against)
INS Hugh Bond, Zac Taylor, Luke Nankervis,
Finnbar Maley;
OUTS Rory Laird, Jordan Dawson, Callum
Ah Chee (Injured); Taylor Walker (Managed)
Geelong will be aiming to maintain their perfect start to the season at Kardinia Park when they return from a bye to face an Adelaide side looking to bounce back from a narrow defeat
Recent Form:
Geelong (14th, 1W, 1L) enjoyed a week off after a thrilling 10-point victory over Fremantle in Round 1. Their ability to withstand a 35-point deficit to overrun the Dockers showcased the tactical maturity of Chris Scott’s veteran-led group
Adelaide (8th, 1W, 1L) is coming off a heart-breaking 6-point loss to the Western Bulldogs at Adelaide Oval. Despite a five-goal final-quarter surge, they were unable to stop Oscar Baker's late-game heroics
Key Players:
Geelong midfielder Max Holmes was the architect of the Round 1 comeback, finishing with 32 disposals (78% efficiency), 8 tackles, and 7 marks
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Adelaide captain Jordan Dawson led from the front in the loss to the Bulldogs, recording 25 disposals, 8 clearances, 7 tackles and a goal
Head-to-Head:
The Cats have a commanding psychological edge, having won their last five matches against the Crows. Geelong secured a 19-point victory in their most recent encounter in Round 5 of the 2025 season.
Geelong are notoriously difficult to beat on their home deck, and Adelaide will need to sharpen their defensive transitions to avoid being overwhelmed by the Cats' pressure
TIP: Geelong by 18+
Geelong: 14th 1-0-1 at 79.6% (179 for, 225 against);
Adelaide: 6th 1-0-1 at 104.6% (181 for, 173 against).
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