#AFL #Round5 #GatherRound #AFLCatsEagles #WeAreGeelong #WestCoast #GeelongCats @westcoasteaglesfc.bsky.social

Geelong: $1.07 (12th, 2-0-2, 338 for, 377 against, 89.7%); Ins: James Worpel, Jake Kolodjashnij, Mark O'Connor; Outs: Mark Blicavs; Jack Henry; Jack Martin (all “managed”). West Coast: $8.00 (13th, 2-0-2, 310 for, 478 against, 67.9%). Ins: Elijah Hewett, Deven Robertson, Bailey J. Williams; Outs: Jamie Cripps (Managed); Matt Flynn, Malakai Champion (Omitted). Sportsbet books accurate at time of collation. Gamble responsibly.

Geelong will be aiming to solidify their position in the top eight when they welcome a West Coast side looking for structural redemption at Norwood Oval Recent Form Geelong (11th, 2W, 2L) was part of a Round 4 classic, falling by just 1 point to the Hawks on Easter Monday West Coast Eagles (12th, 2W, 2L) had their confidence shattered by Sydney in Round 4, losing by 128 points. It was a performance that recalled their darkest periods of 2022-2023 after two promising early wins Key Players Geelong’s Bailey Smith was breathless in the first half against the Hawks, finishing with 33 disposals and 6 clearances in a best-on-ground display for the Cats West Coast’s young gun Willem Duursma was one of the few Eagles to provide resistance against the Swans, kicking 2 goals and attempting to drive play forward under pressure

Head-to-Head Geelong has a long history of dominance over West Coast, including a 116-73 win in 2025. The Cats have won six out of the last seven head-to-head matches Geelong’s systematic superiority should be overwhelming for an Eagles side struggling for cohesion TIP: Geelong by 52+

Geelong: 12th, 2-0-2, 338 for, 377 against, 89.7%. West Coast: 13th, 2-0-2, 310 for, 478 against, 67.9%.

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31’10”FT@MCG
#HawthornFC 3.3 7.5 10.9 13.14
(92): J.Gunston, N.Watson 3; J.Ginnivan, M.Lewis, M.Chol 2; J.Weddle;
#GeelongCats 2.1 9.2 10.5 14.7 (91): S.Neale 4; O.Henry 3; J.Bowes 2; J.Martin, O.Wiltshire, O.Dempsey, J.Cameron, M.Blicavs
#AFL #Round4 #AFLHawksCats #AlwaysHawthorn #WeAreGeelong

28’28”3QT@MCG
#HawthornFC 3.3 7.5 10.9
(69): J.Gunston 3; N.Watson, J.Ginnivan 2; M.Lewis, M.Chol, J.Weddle
#GeelongCats 2.1 9.2 10.5 (65): S.Neale 3; O.Henry, J.Bowes 2; J.Martin, O.Wiltshire, O.Dempsey
#AFL #Round4 #AFLHawksCats #AlwaysHawthorn #WeAreGeelong

32’20”HT@MCG
#HawthornFC 3.3 7.5 (47): J.Gunston, N.Watson 2; J.Ginnivan, M.Lewis, M.Chol;
#GeelongCats 2.1 9.2 (56): O.Henry, J.Bowes, S.Neale 2; J.Martin, O.Wiltshire, O.Dempsey
#AFL #Round4 #AFLHawksCats #AlwaysHawthorn #WeAreGeelong

30’3”QT@MCG
#HawthornFC 3.3 (21): J.Gunston 7’; J.Ginnivan 11’; M.Lewis 25’;
#GeelongCats 2.1 (13): J.Martin 13’; O.Henry 21’
#AFL #Round4 #AFLHawksCats #AlwaysHawthorn #WeAreGeelong

Hawks: $1.68 (7th, 2-0-1, 339 for, 287 against, 118.1%). Ins: Jack Dalton, Flynn Perez; Outs: Cam Mackenzie; Karl Amon (Injured). Cats: $2.19 (11th, 2-0-1 , 247 for, 285 against, 86.7%). Ins: Jack Bowes, Brad Close; Outs: Jhye Clark (Omitted), Mark O'Connor (Managed). Sportsbet books accurate at time of collation. Gamble responsibly.

The Round 4 finale on Easter Monday is a traditional grudge match between rivals, with the Hawks looking to maintain their blistering form against the clinical Cats Recent Form Hawthorn (5th, 2W, 1L, WWL) was resilient in a 17-point win over Sydney in Round 2 before a Round 3 bye. Despite being inaccurate, they proved to be the steelier side, led by vintage performances from their veterans Geelong (10th, 2W, 1L, WWL) relied on a 40-disposal masterclass from Bailey Smith and dominant defensive displays to beat the Crows by 8 points in Round 3 Key Players Hawthorn’s Jack Gunston continues to defy age, booting four goals against the Swans in Round 2 to drag his side over the line Geelong’s Bailey Smith was absolutely everywhere on Thursday night, amassing an incredible 40 disposals, 10 tackles, and 795 metres gained in difficult conditions

Head-to-Head Geelong has won the last five encounters between the two clubs. This includes a 30-point victory in the 2025 Preliminary Final and a 7-point win in Round 6 of the 2025 season The midfield battle between Geelong’s experience and Hawthorn’s youth will decide the match. Alongside Smith, Hawthorn’s defence must be perfect to contain Jeremy Cameron, who has historically troubled the Hawks in big games TIP: Geelong by 15+

Hawks: 7th, 2-0-1, 339 for, 287 against, 118.1%; Cats: 11th, 2-0-1 , 247 for, 285 against, 86.7%.

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33’16”FT@Geelong Geelong 4.4 6.5 7.9 9.14 (68): J.Martin 3; O.Dempsey 2; T.Stewart,* O.Henry, S.Mannagh, M.Holmes Adelaide 2.2 5.3 7.5 9.6 (60): Z.Taylor 3; R.Thilthorpe, J.Rachele, I.Cumming, I.Rankine, A.Neal-Bullen, N.Murray

Five Cats (Miers 57AF, Smith45, Clark 38, Neale 35, and Blicavs 33) top the player stats for that quarter with Worrell in 6th with 32.

Cats Smith (151AF) and Miers (127) topped the player stats for the match with Rachele on 114 for the Crows

Geelong finished in 5th with 2-0-1 on 86.7% (247 for, 285 against). Adelaide are on 9th with 1-0-2 on 100% (241 points scored and conceded).

33’16”FT@Geelong
#GeelongCats 4.4 6.5 7.9 9.14 (68): J.Martin 3; O.Dempsey 2; T.Stewart,* O.Henry, S.Mannagh, M.Holmes
@adelaidefc.bsky.social 2.2 5.3 7.5 9.6 (60): Z.Taylor 3; R.Thilthorpe, J.Rachele, I.Cumming, I.Rankine, A.Neal-Bullen, N.Murray
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27’36”3QT@Geelong Geelong 4.4 6.5 7.9 (51): J.Martin 2; T.Stewart,* O.Henry, S.Mannagh, O.Dempsey, M.Holmes Adelaide 2.2 5.3 7.5 (47): Z.Taylor 3; R.Thilthorpe, J.Rachele, I.Cumming, I.Rankine

Connor O’Sullivan (Geelong) and Josh Rachele (Adelaide) shared the top player stats (44AF) for that quarter

Bailey Smith (106AF), Tom Stewart (101), and Josh Rachele (99) head the player stats at 3QT

Geelong on 5th on the live ladder; Adelaide still on 9th

27’36”3QT@Geelong
#GeelongCats 4.4 6.5 7.9 (51): J.Martin 2; T.Stewart,* O.Henry, S.Mannagh, O.Dempsey, M.Holmes;
@adelaidefc.bsky.social 2.2 5.3 7.5 (47): Z.Taylor 3; R.Thilthorpe, J.Rachele, I.Cumming, I.Rankine
#AFL #Round3 #AFLCatsCrows #WeAreGeelong #WeFlyAsOne #GoCrom

29’22”HT@Geelong Geelong4.4 6.5 (41): J.Martin 2; T.Stewart,* O.Henry, S.Mannagh, O.Dempsey; Adelaide 2.2 5.3 (33): Z.Taylor, R.Thilthorpe, J.Rachele, I.Cumming, I.Rankine

Bailey Smith (44AF) and Tom Stewart (39) head that quarter’s stats for Geelong with Josh Rachele (Adelaide, 35) in third.

Tom Stewart (68AF) and Bailey Smith (66) head the player stats at half-time for Geelong with Josh Rachele (Adelaide, 59) in third.

Geelong are in 5th on the live ladder but Adelaide have slipped up to 9th

29’22”HT@Geelong
#GeelongCats 4.4 6.5 (41): J.Martin 2; T.Stewart,* O.Henry, S.Mannagh, O.Dempsey;
@adelaidefc.bsky.social 2.2 5.3 (33): Z.Taylor, R.Thilthorpe, J.Rachele, I.Cumming, I.Rankine
#AFL #Round3 #AFLCatsCrows #WeAreGeelong #WeFlyAsOne #GoCrom

31’42”QT@Geelong Geelong 4.4 (18): T.Stewart 6’; O.Henry 9’; S.Mannagh 15’; O.Dempsey 30’; Adelaide 2.2 (14): Z.Taylor 10’; R.Thilthorpe

Sam Berry (Adelaide, 34AF) heads the player stats for the quarter with Jezza (Geelong, 23) having a break after peaking each

Geelong currently 5th on the live ladder with Adelaide 10th

31’42”QT@Geelong
#GeelongCats 4.4 (18): T.Stewart 6’; O.Henry 9’; S.Mannagh 15’; O.Dempsey 30’;
@adelaidefc.bsky.social 2.2 (14): Z.Taylor 10’; R.Thilthorpe
#AFL #Round3 #AFLCatsCrows #WeAreGeelong #WeFlyAsOne #GoCrom

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 . 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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31’19”HT@Geelong
#GeelongCats 3.1 8.4 (52): S.Mannagh, J.Cameron 3; S.Neale, Jhye Clarke;
@FreoDockers 8.4 11.8 (74): S.Bolton, I.Dudley, J.Treacy 2; C.Serong, J.Amiss, L.Jackson, N.O’Driscoll, M.Reid
#AFL #AFLRound1 #AFLCatsFreo #WeAreGeelong #ForeverFreo

38’22”QT@Geelong
#GeelongCats 3.1 (19): J.Cameron 5’; S.Neale 21’; Jhye Clarke 26’;
@freodocker.bsky.social 8.4 (52): S.Bolton 3’, 36’; C.Serong 10’; J.Amiss 12’; I.Dudley 17’; J.Treacy 24’; L.Jackson 28’; N.O’Driscoll 32’
#AFL #AFLRound1 #AFLCatsFreo #WeAreGeelong #ForeverFreo

Geelong returns to their fortress looking to avoid a dangerous 0-2 start against a Fremantle side with rising top-four credentials Geelong (11th, 0W, 1L) was uncharacteristically lethargic in the Opening Round loss to the Gold Coast, struggling with the Suns' tactical speed in a 56-point defeat Fremantle (6th in 2025, 16W, 7L) has yet to play in 2026 but looked sharp in match simulations, with its forward-half pressure and aerial dominance

Geelong's Tanner Bruhn flourished in a new role off half-back against the Suns, finishing with a team-high 31 disposals to provide a rare spark of rebound Fremantle's Josh Treacy enters the season as an All-Australian contender after a dominant pre-season where he averaged 10 marks and 6 contested grabs per hit-out Geelong thrashed the Dockers by 78 points at this venue in early 2025, but Fremantle has found recent success at GMHBA Stadium, winning two of their last three visits to the Cattery The Cats' reliance on veteran experience was exposed by the Suns' youth, and Fremantle's high-pressure midfield is perfectly suited to exploit Geelong's defensive transition speed TIP: Fremantle by 10+

Geelong sits on 12th (69 for, 125 against) but Freo have yet to play. They’re listed as 14th

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31’59” HT@Carrara @GoldCoastSUNS 7.1 11.5 (71): B.Humphrey* 3; C.Petracca, Ben King 2; L.Lombard, J.Noble, T.Miller, Ben Long; #GeelongCats 2.2 4.5 (29): S.Mannagh, Jhye Clark, M.Knevitt, O.Henry

Second quarter player stats headed by Cat Gryan Miers (37AF) and Coaster (27AF)

First half player stats headed by Cat Gryan Miers (61AF) and Coaster John Noble (60AF)

31’59” HT@Carrara
@goldcoastsuns.bsky.social 7.1 11.5 (71): B.Humphrey* 3; C.Petracca, Ben King 2; L.Lombard, J.Noble, T.Miller, Ben Long;
#GeelongCats 2.2 4.5 (29): S.Mannagh, Jhye Clark, M.Knevitt, O.Henry
#AFL #AFLRound0 #AFLOpeningRound #AFLSunsCats #GoldCoast #WeAreGeelong

32’50” QT@Carrara @GoldCoastSUNS 7.1 (43): B.Humphrey 47”, 10’, 18’; L.Lombard 16’; C.Petracca 26’; J.Noble 30’; Ben King 32’ #GeelongCats 2.2 (14): S.Mannagh 4’; Jhye Clark 19’

First quarter player stats headed by Coaster Bailey Humphrey and Cat Max Holmes (41AF apiece)

32’50” QT@Carrara
@goldcoastsuns.bsky.social 7.1 (43): B.Humphrey 47”, 10’, 18’; L.Lombard 16’; C.Petracca 26’; J.Noble 30’; Ben King 32’
#GeelongCats 2.2 (14): S.Mannagh 4’; Jhye Clark 19’
#AFL #AFLRound0 #AFLOpeningRound #AFLSunsCats #GoldCoast #WeAreGeelong

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Suns now $1.46; Cats $2.82

33’47” FT@Carlton Carlton 4.1 5.5 8.6 13.8 (86): B.Kemp, E.Hollands 2; W.Hayward,* F.Evans, J.Smith, A.Moir, S.Walsh, C.Chesser, O.Hollands, T.Byrne, P.Cripps; Geelong 1.2 4.5 6.5 11.5 (71): J.Martin 3; G.Stevens, O.Henry, M.Holmes, P.Dangerfield, M.Knevitt, J.Polkinghorne, S.Mannagh, M.O’Connor

33’47” FT@Carlton Carlton 4.1 5.5 8.6 13.8 (86): B.Kemp, E.Hollands 2; W.Hayward,* F.Evans, J.Smith, A.Moir, S.Walsh, C.Chesser, O.Hollands, T.Byrne, P.Cripps; Geelong 1.2 4.5 6.5 11.5 (71): J.Martin 3; G.Stevens, O.Henry, M.Holmes, P.Dangerfield, M.Knevitt, J.Polkinghorne, S.Mannagh, M.O’Connor

#AFL #AAMICommSeries #AFLBluesCats #strongertogether #WeAreGeelong

30’32” 3QT@Carlton
@CarltonFC 4.1 5.5 8.6 (54): B.Kemp, E.Hollands 2; W.Hayward,* F.Evans, J.Smith, A.Moir;
@GeelongCats 1.2 4.5 6.5 (41): G.Stevens, O.Henry, J.Martin, M.Holmes, P.Dangerfield, M.Knevitt
#AFL #AAMICommSeries #AFLBluesCats #strongertogether #WeAreGeelong

28’19” HT@Carlton
@carltonfc-w.bsky.social 4.1 5.5 (35): W.Hayward,* F.Evans, J.Smith, B.Kemp;
#GeelongCats 1.2 4.5 (29): G.Stevens, O.Henry, J.Martin
#AFL #AAMICommSeries #AFLBluesCats #strongertogether #WeAreGeelong

28’28” QT@Carlton
@carltonfc-w.bsky.social 4.1 (25): W.Hayward 2’, F.Evans 20’, J.Smith 23’, B.Kemp 27’;
/#GeelongCats 1.2 (8): G.Stevens 25’
#AFL #AFLBluesCats #strongertogether #WeAreGeelong

31’55” 3QT@MCG
#GeelongCats 2.3 5.6 6.8 (44): O.Dempsey,* O.Mullin, J.Bowes, S.Neale, B.Close, M.Holmes;
@brisbanelions.bsky.social 1.6 5.6 10.9 (69): C.Cameron 4; K.Lohmann, L.Morris, H.McCluggage, L.Ashcroft, Z.Bailey, L.Neale
#AFL #AFLGF #AFLCatsLions #WeAreGeelong #Uncaged

30’12”HT@MCG
#GeelongCats 2.3 5.6 (36): O.Dempsey,* O.Mullin, J.Bowes, S.Neale, B.Close;
@brisbanelions.bsky.social 1.6 5.6 (36): K.Lohmann, L.Morris, C.Cameron, H.McCluggage, L.Ashcroft
#AFL #AFLGF #AFLCatsLions #WeAreGeelong #Uncaged

30’12”QT@MCG
#GeelongCats 2.3 (15): O.Dempsey 16’; O.Mullin 24’
@brisbanelions.bsky.social 1.6 (12): K.Lohmann 21’
#AFL #AFLGF #AFLCatsLions #WeAreGeelong #Uncaged

#AFL #AFLGF #AFLCatsLions #WeAreGeelong #Uncaged

😸😸😸😸😸😸 In town to buy blueberries and cream to scoff during the afternoon. But putting them in stripes in the bowl would be a bit much. GO CATS!! 😸😸😸😸😸😸
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