The VFL Cats will host Southport in a cut throat Semi Final at GMHBA Stadium on Saturday, looking to progress through to a Preliminary Final for the first time in several years.

Geelong fell to Werribee by 21 points in a tough Qualifying Final last week, looking to bounce back this week and secure their spot in the penultimate week of the VFL season.

The challenge ahead of them won’t be an easy one, with Southport coming off an impressive performance in their Elimination Final booting 30 goals and nearly 200 total points last weekend.

See below details for Saturday’s match, broadcast information and ticket sales for Geelong supporters wanting to attend the Semi Final.  

Match Details 

Geelong v Southport
11.35am AEST, Saturday September 7
GMHBA Stadium, Geelong

Ladder   
Geelong: 4^th (12-5-1)
Southport: 5^th (12-6)
 
Finals Results – Week One
Qualifying Final: Werribee 8.9 (57) def Geelong 5.6 (36)
Elimination Final: Southport 30.15 (195) def Frankston 16.7 (103)

Ticketing

Admission prices for the 2024 Smithy’s VFL Finals Series are as follows:

For matches played in Victoria during Wildcard Round through to the Preliminary Finals, admission prices will be adults $15, concession/pensioners $10 and children under 15 free.

For the 2024 Smithy’s VFL Grand Final, admission prices will be adults $20, concession/pensioners $15 and children under 15 free.

Tickets can be purchased from midday Tuesday each week of the finals series via www.intix.com.au/org/vfl.

Plan your day

• Gates open at 10.35am before the opening bounce at 11.35am
• Pre purchase tickets to avoid queues at the gate
• General seating available in the Brownlow and Premiership Stands
• Food and Beverage outlets open during the match
• Limited car parking available

Cats Shop

The Cats Shop will be open from 10am to 3pm on Saturday. 

What it Means

Every Final from here on is an Elimination game in the VFL, with the loser of each match knocked out of the 2024 season.

The winner of Saturday’s match will progress through to the Second Preliminary Final, which will mean a clash with Footscray next Saturday for a spot in the VFL Grand Final.

Geelong have not made a VFL Grand Final since 2013, but can move just one game away from the 2024 decider with a win against Southport on Saturday.

Last Time We Met 

Geelong’s last clash against Southport came in round seven last season, with the Cats falling by 44 points to an impressive Sharks outfit at GMHBA Stadium.

The game was still up for grabs at three quarter time with the margin hovering around 20 points, but Southport piled on five unanswered goals after the final break to seal the deal.

James Willis was incredible for the Cats collecting 21 disposals and booting three goals, while Brandan Parfitt picked up 21 possessions in a solid display.

Broadcast  

Saturday’s Semi Final will be broadcast live and free on Channel 7 from 11.30am.

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.