GEELONG'S Round 23 match against Melbourne has been confirmed by the AFL.

The Cats will host the Demons at GMHBA Stadium on Saturday night from 7.25pm AEST. The match will be televised on Channel Seven.

It promises to be a fantastic contest with both teams set to fight it out for the minor premiership.

AFL Executive General Manager Clubs and Broadcasting Travis Auld said he was excited about the matches in Round 23.

“We are really looking forward to what is shaping up to be a blockbuster final round of the home-and-away season,” Mr Auld said.

“We have witnessed a very even competition so far and it will come down to the wire with a number of teams vying for the last two spots in the eight. The compilation of the eight may not be known until

Sunday evening following the match between Essendon and Collingwood which is really exciting for fans across the country.

“Round 23 will also see the top four teams play against each other with the Western Bulldogs hosting Port Adelaide on Friday night and Geelong hosting Melbourne on Saturday night – matches that will determine the minor Premier and who will host the two Qualifying Finals.

“It is a tight race to the finish and while the pandemic will continue to challenge us over the coming weeks, as an industry, we will continue to adapt as we navigate those challenges.

“We will continue to make changes that best manage the current environment, progresses our season and protects the health and safety of those in our game and the wider community.

“As we have done throughout the pandemic, we will work closely with respective State and Territory Governments, all AFL Clubs and other key stakeholders while ensuring the health and safety of the community remains paramount.”

Round 23 Fixture

Saturday 21 August, 7.25pm (SEVEN)
Geelong vs Melbourne