The Cats are back in action on Tuesday night for their third game in 11 days, this time welcoming Fremantle to GMHBA Stadium for a vital clash to kick off Week 6.
Geelong performed strongly in their last match against Hawthorn registering 16 scoring shots and over 60 points, but were unable to close out the win in a high scoring encounter.
Sitting in 15th position on the ladder with six games remaining, the Cats will be looking to build some momentum in the back half of the season starting with Tuesday's match against the Dockers.
Fremantle have made a strong start to the season, recording four wins from their opening five games and will present another strong challenge in Week 6.
Match Details
Geelong Cats v Fremantle
7.15pm AEST, Tuesday October 1
GMHBA Stadium, Geelong
Last Time We Met
Geelong’s most recent clash with Fremantle came in round seven last year, the Cats putting in a strong defensive performance to come away with a 24-point win at GMHBA Stadium.
Holding the Dockers scoreless in the opening term, Geelong took an early lead and never looked back as they recorded 17 scoring shots en route to a comprehensive victory.
Meg McDonald led the way down back collecting a game high 10 intercept possessions, while Darcy Moloney was strong through the middle finishing with 19 disposals and eight score involvements.
Player to Watch
Georgie Prespakis was strong on her return from injury against Hawthorn, leading the Cats in disposals (21), clearances (four) and meters gained (434) on Thursday night.
The Geelong star also registered six score involvements and a team high five inside 50 entries, looking back to her best after missing the previous two weeks.
With Amy McDonald ruled out for at least three weeks after sustaining a hamstring injury, Prespakis will need to be a big factor for Geelong through the midfield.
Team Selection
In: Bryde O’Rourke (Debut), Caitlin Thorne, Melissa Bragg
Out: Amy McDonald (hamstring), Kate Surman (concussion), Georgie Rankin (Omitted)
