The Carlton Blues (9-4) and Geelong Cats (8-5) will face off in a blockbuster Friday night clash at the MCG to kick off Round 15, with the two sides entering the contest in contrasting form.
The Blues are the form team compared to the Cats having won their last three games to move into second place on the ladder. The most recent victory came against longtime rivals Essendon who held that second spot heading into the match.
Meanwhile, Geelong's blistering first quarter on the road against the top of the ladder Sydney Swans was insufficient to set them up for victory. Chris Scott's side finally lost the game by five goals.
After winning their opening seven games, Geelong have since lost five of their last six games subsequently seeing them fall on the verge of dropping out of the top eight. However, the Cats can go level on points and possibly leapfrog the Blues if they are to prevail on Friday.
Both teams had the luxury of the bye last week with players at their physical peak entering the match, so a thrilling high-scoring contest is in the offing.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch Carlton vs Geelong in the AFL, plus plenty more.
Carlton vs Geelong date and start time
| Date | Friday, June 21, 2024 |
| Start time | 7:40 pm AEST/ 7:10 pm ACST/ 5:40 pm AWST |
| Venue | MCG |
| Location | East Melbourne, Australia |
How to watch Carlton vs Geelong on TV & stream live online
There are several options to watch the Carlton vs Geelong AFL game in Australia, including Network Seven, Foxtel, Foxtel from Telstra, and Kayo Sports.
The best way to livestream the aforementioned AFL game is through Kayo with a seven-day free trial. It also does not have a lock-in contract or equipment fees, which means you can cancel anytime if you are no longer using it.
All you need to decide is whether you want to pick Kayo One at $25 per month (1 stream and up to HD), or Kayo Basic at $35 per month (2 streams and up to 4K).
What channel is Carlton vs Geelong game on?
The game will be available to watch on Channel 7 on free-to-air TV, and Fox Footy on pay TV. Triple M, ABC and AFL Nation will provide the radio coverage.
Streaming the game with a VPN
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- How to set up and use a VPN service to stream the match
You can watch the game from wherever you are in the world by using a VPN (Virtual Private Network) service such as NordVPN/ ExpressVPN. A VPN will allow you to create a secure connection online when you are abroad on holiday or for work and you want to stream the game live.
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Here’s an easy step-by-step guide on how to use a VPN to watch a game when you are overseas:
- Install VPN of your choice - see our reviews here for the best options.
- Select the location you wish to connect to. This is easy - if you are visiting the UK and you wish to continue watching one of your U.S. streaming services, you would select the US.
- Grab the popcorn and get ready to watch!
Carlton vs Geelong team news
Carlton Blues
Fresh off their bye and a successful first half of the 2024 AFL season, the Blues return to action with a mouth-watering encounter against top-four contenders Geelong. Orazio Fantasia, David Cuningham, and Marc Pittonet are all scheduled for tests this week, but star midfielder Adam Cerra will not be available for at least another week. Jack Martin has resumed full training but will not be eligible for selection, while Matthew Cottrell will be out for two to three weeks due to a foot injury.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Ruck | De Koning, Pittonet, Binns, O'Keeffe, Mirkov |
| Defender | Cowan, Williams, McGovern, Binns, Pittonet, Newman, Wilson, Boyd, Cincotta, Saad, Kemp, Weitering, Marchbank, Durdin, Akuei |
| Midfielder | Hollands, Cerra, Kennedy, Acres, Docherty, Carroll, Walsh, Hewett, M. Carroll, Cottrell |
| Forward | Silvagni, Motlop, Fogarty, McKay, Fantasia, Durdin, Martin, Cunningham, Young, Monahan, Moir, Owies, McKay, Curnow, Lemmey |
Geelong Cats
The Cats are coming off a midseason bye, but they need a win desperately. Captain Patrick Dangerfield and promising attacker Ollie Henry will return from a cautious absence with a hamstring injury, providing a significant boost. Cam Guthrie is still recovering from an Achilles injury and will be out for around a month. Zach Tuohy should recover from a hip injury. Toby Conway, a young ruck, might potentially be considered for return if his knee niggle alleviates.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Rucks | Stanley, Conway, Edwards, Humphries, Neale, Furphy, Blicavs |
| Defenders | Kolodjashnij, O'Sullivan, De Koning, Bews, Guthrie, Henry, Jeka, Bowes, Duncan, Atkins, Murdoch, Mullin, Mark |
| Midfielders | Tuohy, Parfitt, Bruhn, Mannagh, Holmes, Knevitt, Stevens, Willis, Wiltshire, Clark, Guthrie, Hardie |
| Forwards | Cameron, Stengle, Foster, Hawkins, Dempsey, Close, Rohan, Stewart, Clohesy |
Head-to-Head
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 4/27/24 | Geelong Cats 118-105 Carlton Blues | AFL |
| 3/23/23 | Carlton Blues 90-82 Geelong Cats | AFL |
| 7/16/22 | Carlton Blues 55-85 Geelong Cats | AFL |
| 7/10/21 | Carlton Blues 44-70 Geelong Cats | AFL |
| 6/20/20 | Geelong Cats 79-77 Carlton Blues | AFL |