The VFL Cats are set for their final game of their home and away season, when they head up the highway to take on Sandringham this Sunday.

Geelong currently sit in fifth position after falling to Carlton last week, but have already secured their spot in the first week of finals.

A top four finish remains a possibility for the Cats with a win this week, otherwise they will secure a home elimination final.

The challenge will not be easy however, with Sandringham sitting in 11^th position needing a win this week to find their way into the postseason.

Match Details 

Sandringham v Geelong
12.00pm AEST, Sunday 18 August
Trevor Barker Beach Oval, Sandringham

Ladder   
Geelong: 5^th (11-5-1)
Sandringham: 11^th (8-8-1) 
 
Points For  
Geelong  - 1465
Sandringham - 1402
 
Points Against  
Geelong  - 1183
Sandringham - 1329

What it Means

The Cats can still finish anywhere from fourth to sixth on the ladder depending on Sunday’s result.

A win will see Geelong at least finish in fifth position, with the chance to climb into the top four if Box Hill are defeated by Werribee.

Falling to Sandringham or finishing with a draw, the Cats will either finish in fifth or sixth and host an elimination final against a winner from the wildcard round.

See the article below for a full rundown on Geelong’s possible outcomes for round 21.

Last Time We Met 

Geelong last faced Sandringham in round 14 this year, defeating the Zebras by 15 points in an entertaining clash at GMHBA Stadium.

The Cats controlled proceedings up until three quarter time, taking a 37 point lead into the final break before Sandringham made a late charge to close the gap.

Shaun Mannagh booted six of Geelong’s 13 goals, Mitch Hardie impressed with 33 disposals and seven clearances and Ted Clohesy was instrumental with 22 possessions and 12 tackles.

Key Players 

Mitch Knevitt put together a terrific performance against Carlton last week, collecting 32 disposals and two goals to continue his strong form in the VFL.

Marcus Herbert has put together a terrific campaign in 2024, averaging 24 disposals per game across the last five weeks including a 31 possession performance against the Blues last Saturday.

Phoenix Foster looked lively down forward with three goals against Carlton, while George Stevens and Jhye Clark will important through the middle with Ted Clohesy missing this weekend.

Broadcast  

Geelong’s clash with Sandringham will be broadcast live and free on channel 7 this Sunday, with the opening bounce at 12.00pm.

All matches in the 2024 Smithy’s VFL and VFLW seasons are also live streamed free via the AFL website, AFL Live Official App and VFL App.