We take a look at how the Cats are positioned ahead of our must-win clash against the Western Bulldogs at Etihad Stadium on Friday night.

7. Geelong 

32 points (eight wins, five losses), 126.2 per cent
The Cats face three teams above them in matches that will determine whether they can break into the top four. Back-to-back trips to Sydney and Adelaide on Thursday nights before a home clash with Melbourne loom as a crucial three-week block. With a minimum of 14 of 15 wins required to earn the double chance, it may well be decided before round 22. The Cats face Fremantle and Gold Coast at home in games they'll be expecting to bank.

The run home
R15: Western Bulldogs @ Etihad Stadium
R16: Sydney @ SCG
R17: Adelaide @ Adelaide Oval
R18: Melbourne @ GMHBA Stadium
R19: Brisbane @ GMHBA Stadium
R20: Richmond @ MCG
R21: Hawthorn @ MCG
R22: Fremantle @ GMHBA Stadium
R23: Gold Coast @ GMHBA Stadium