Geelong Cats will aim to solidify their place in the top four when they face the West Coast Eagles at GMHBA Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
The Cats also have a chance to climb into the top two and secure a home qualifying final, provided they secure a convincing win and one of Port Adelaide or GWS falter.
Chris Scott's squad should concentrate on continuing their recent form, as they’ve claimed victory in six of their last eight games, though one of their losses came in their most recent match against St Kilda.
Geelong struggled to counter the Saints' strong second half, which might raise concerns as the finals approach.
On the other hand, West Coast was brought back down to earth with a lackluster performance against a depleted Carlton side, managing just 34 points, including a scoreless second quarter.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch Geelong Cats vs West Coast Eagles in the AFL, plus plenty more.
Geelong Cats vs West Coast Eagles date and start time
| Date | Saturday, August 24, 2024 |
| Start time | 1:45pm AEST/ 1:15pm ACST/ 11:45am AWST |
| Venue | GMHBA Stadium |
| Location | South Geelong, Australia |
How to watch Geelong Cats vs West Coast Eagles on TV & stream live online
There are several options to watch the Geelong Cats vs West Coast Eagles 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 Geelong Cats vs West Coast Eagles game on?
The game will not be broadcast live on 7mate on free-to-air TV, but will also be available to watch on Fox Footy's subscription TV. Triple M, ABC and AFL Nation will provide the radio coverage.
Streaming the game with a VPN
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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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- 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!
Geelong Cats vs West Coast Eagles team news & lineups
Geelong Cats' Tannah Bruhn (concussion) and Sam De Koning (knee) are expected to rejoin the Cats as they push for a top-four finish.
Zach Tuohy might also be back in the squad after sitting out last week for management purposes.
For the West Coast Eagles, Tom Barrass (hamstring) could make a comeback for what could be his final appearance with the team.
There is widespread speculation that West Coast may implement significant changes after last week's humiliating defeat.
| Position | Geelong Cats | West Coast Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| FB | Lawson Humphries, Jack Henry, Jake Kolodjashnij | Tom Cole, Harry Edwards, Brady Hough |
| HB | Max Holmes, Mark Blicavs, Zach Guthrie | Liam Duggan, Rhett Bazzo, Reuben Ginbey |
| C | Mitch Duncan, Tom Atkins, Oliver Dempsey | Jayden Hunt, Elliot Yeo, Clay Hall |
| HF | Tyson Stengle, Shannon Neale, Shaun Mannagh | Jamie Cripps, Jack Darling, Tyrell Dewar |
| FF | Brad Close, Jeremy Cameron, Oliver Henry | Jack Petruccelle, Oscar Allen, Jake Waterman |
| FOL | Rhys Stanley, Patrick Dangerfield, Tom Stewart | Bailey J. Williams, Tim Kelly, Harley Reid |
| IC | Zach Tuohy, Jack Bowes, Gryan Miers, Jed Bews, Tanner Bruhn | Campbell Chesser, Harvey Johnston, Jack Williams, Ryan Maric, Jack Hutchinson |
| EMG | Gary Rohan, Oisin Mullin, Mitch Knevitt | Matt Flynn, Zane Trew, Loch Rawlinson |
Geelong vs West Coast Form
Geelong: LWWWL
| Round | Match |
|---|---|
| R23 | St Kilda 107-89 Geelong |
| R22 | Fremantle 62-73 Geelong |
| R21 | Geelong 90-85 Adelaide |
| R20 | North Melbourne 66-106 Geelong |
| R19 | Geelong 48-95 Western Bulldogs |
West Coast: LLWWL
| Round | Match |
|---|---|
| R23 | West Coast 34-99 Carlton |
| R22 | North Melbourne 97-102 West Coast |
| R21 | West Coast 97-87 Gold Coast |
| R20 | Fremantle 110-75 West Coast |
| R19 | St Kilda 113-41 West Coast |
Geelong vs West Coast Head-to-Head Results
| Year | Match |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Eagles 89-136 Cats |
| 2022 | Cats 131-46 Eagles |
| 2022 | Eagles 63-81 Cats |
| 2021 | Cats 136-39 Eagles |
| 2020 | Eagles 73-64 Cats |