Football is back at GMHBA Stadium, tomorrow, Monday 17 February, when the Cats play the Hawks in their first hit out for 2025.
The match starts at 2pm, with entry free for fans with gates opening at 1.30pm via Gate 13. The game will consist of four, 30 minute quarters with proceedings due to finish at 5pm.
Geelong will wear its new 2025 Clash Guernsey, which is now available for fans to pre-order. Follow the link and head to the Cats Shop to secure yours today.
The Cats squad due to play Hawthorn
Tom Atkins, Jed Bews, Mark Blicavs, Jack Bowes ,Tanner Bruhn, Jeremy Cameron, Jhye Clark, Ted Clohesy, Brad Close, Patrick Dangerfield, Sam De Koning, Ollie Dempsey, Mitchell Duncan, Mitchell Edwards, Zachary Guthrie, Ollie Henry, Jack Henry, Max Holmes, Mitchell Knevitt, Jake Kolodjashnij, Gryan Miers, Oisin Mullin, Shannon Neale, Mark O'Connor, Connor O'Sullivan, Jay Polkinghorne, Bailey Smith, Rhys Stanley, George Stevens, Tom Stewart, Oliver Wiltshire
Lawson Humphries and Tyson Stengle won’t take part after playing in the Indigenous All Stars game on Saturday.
The following players are on the Club’s Health Update list and will miss Monday's match.
Toby Conway (back)
Toby Conway has been managed throughout the pre-season with a back injury. In the past week Toby has commenced running and will begin a conditioning block with the aim of being integrated back into football drills in the next 4 weeks.
Cameron Guthrie (achilles)
Cameron Guthrie will be unavailable for the upcoming match against Hawthorn and AAMI Community Series against Essendon as he deals with an achilles injury.
Shaun Mannagh (foot)
Shaun Mannagh has been managed throughout the pre-season with a right foot stress injury. Shaun has commenced running over recent weeks and will be reintegrated back into football drills in the next fortnight. A return to play timeline will be determined ahead of Opening Round.
Xavier Ivisic (ankle)
Xavier Ivisic has sustained a right ankle syndesmosis injury at training last week. Xavier has had surgery and is expected to miss the next 6-8 weeks.
KEY MEMBER AND FAN INFORMATION
- Entry: Free for all fans, with Gate 13 opening at 1.30 PM.
- Where to sit: Members and fans can sit anywhere in the Brownlow Stand.
- Food and beverages: Select food and coffee outlets will be open for the day.
- Broadcast: Kayo and Krockfootball.live
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