Geelong Cats (11-6) will be vying for a spot in the top two when they host the ravenous Western Bulldogs (9-8) at GMHBA Stadium on a blockbuster Saturday night.
The Cats have hit form at the right time in the season, with three wins on the trot against three powerhouse Victorian outfits: Essendon (45 points), Hawthorn (51 points) and Collingwood (20 points).
All of this has occurred since experienced forward Tom Hawkins' injury, which is the most encouraging element of this run of form.
The Western Bulldogs extended their erratic streak by defeating the second-placed Carlton Blues last time around. They have won three of their past four games and are firmly in contention for a berth in the top eight.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch Geelong Cats vs Western Bulldogs in the AFL, plus plenty more.
Geelong Cats vs Western Bulldogs date and start time
| Date | Saturday, July 20, 2024 |
| Start time | 7:30pm AEST/ 7:00pm ACST/ 5:30pm AWST |
| Venue | GMHBA Stadium |
| Location | South Geelong, Australia |
How to watch Geelong Cats vs Western Bulldogs on TV & stream live online
There are several options to watch the Geelong vs Western Bulldogs 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 vs Western Bulldogs game on?
The game will be broadcast live on 7mate on free-to-air TV, and 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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- Grab the popcorn and get ready to watch!
Geelong vs Western Bulldogs team news
Geelong Cats
There aren't many unforced changes required at the Cattery, since they've gone undefeated in their past three games. Forward Gary Rohan was relatively quiet, but given how effectively their front line performed, one would not anticipate him to lose his position. Tanner Bruhn might return from a wrist injury as early as this weekend, but he could be out for another round.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Ruck | Stanley, Conway, Edwards, Humphries, Neale, Furphy, Blicavs |
| Defender | Kolodjashnij, O'Sullivan, De Koning, Bews, Guthrie, Henry, Jeka, Bowes, Duncan, Atkins, Murdoch, Mullin, Mark |
| Midfielder | Tuohy, Parfitt, Bruhn, Mannagh, Holmes, Knevitt, Stevens, Willis, Wiltshire, Clark, Guthrie, Hardie |
| Forward | Cameron, Stengle, Foster, Hawkins, Dempsey, Close, Rohan, Stewart, Clohesy |
Western Bulldogs
If Luke Beveridge's post-match press conference on Saturday is anything to go by, and the injury isn't as serious, his first move will likely be to bring back Adam Treloar and Aaron Naughton, who were late scratches, as they are marked as tests on the club’s injury list for Round 19. Although Beveridge had hoped to reinstate James O’Donnell following his concussion, a bout of hamstring tightness has delayed his return by at least two weeks.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Rucks | Smith, English |
| Defenders | Busslinger, Coffield, O'Donnell, Khamis, Keath, Gardner, Duryea, Richards, Bramble, Dale, Cleary, Johannisen |
| Midfielders | Treloar, Bontempelli, Smith, Sanders, Macrae, Gallagher, Baker, Vandermeer, Poulter, McNeil, Williams |
| Forwards | Weightman, Clarke, West, Harmes, Jones, Bedendo, Freijah, Scott, Jones, Arthur, Naughton, Daniel, O'Driscoll, Garcia, Ugle-Hagan, Lobb, Darcy, Croft |
Geelong Cats vs Western Bulldogs Form
Geelong: LLWWW
| Round | Match |
|---|---|
| R18 | Collingwood 71-91 Geelong |
| R17 | Geelong 110-59 Hawthorn |
| R16 | Geelong 105-60 Essendon |
| R15 | Carlton 138-75 Geelong |
| R13 | Sydney 112-82 Geelong |
Western Bulldogs: LWWLW
| Round | Match |
|---|---|
| R18 | Western Bulldogs 100-86 Carlton |
| R17 | Port Adelaide 102-54 Western Bulldogs |
| R16 | North Melbourne 60-77 Western Bulldogs |
| R14 | Western Bulldogs 149-82 Fremantle |
| R13 | Western Bulldogs 71-114 Brisbane |
Geelong vs Western Bulldogs Head-to-Head Results
| Year | Match |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Dogs 91-95 Cats |
| 2023 | Cats 79-104 Dogs |
| 2023 | Dogs 75-97 Cats |
| 2022 | Cats 94-66 Dogs |
| 2022 | Dogs 70-83 Cats |