GEELONG has made one change to its team ahead of Saturday's blockbuster with Carlton at the MCG at 7.25pm.

Jake Kolodjashnij returns to the side after completing the AFL's concussion protocols replacing fellow defender Jed Bews who has been managed.

The Round 18 clash promises to be a terrific contest with just one victory separating the top-of-the-ladder Cats from the fifth placed Blues.

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Geelong has won four of the past five meetings between the two sides, which includes a 26-point victory when they last met in Round 17 last year.

Bews, Cooper Stephens, Esava Ratugolea and Shannon Neale are the emergencies.

Geelong will announce its medical substitute an hour prior to the first bounce.

Round 18 Team

INS: Jake Kolodjashnij

OUTS: Jed Bews (Managed)

Backs Zach Guthrie Sam De Koning Jake Kolodjashnij
Half Backs Jack Henry Mark Blicavs Zach Tuohy
Centreline Mitch Duncan Tom Atkins Isaac Smith
Half Forwards Gary Rohan Jeremy Cameron Patrick Dangerfield
Forwards Brad Close Tom Hawkins Tyson Stengle
Followers Rhys Stanley Cameron Guthrie Joel Selwood
Interchange Mark O'Connor Max Holmes Sam Menegola
  Gryan Miers    
Emergencies Cooper Stephens Jed Bews Esava Ratugolea
  Shannon Neale