The Cats are set to kick off their 2025 season, when they head to the Gabba for a blockbuster clash against Brisbane next Thursday.  

With Geelong's pre-season matches coming to a close on Tuesday night, preparations are now complete and the playing list is ready to tackle the season ahead. 

In the lead up to next Thursday's clash, Cats Media will be rolling out plenty of exciting content that you can not afford to miss. 

Hear memories from a club great about an iconic Geelong and Brisbane match, hear from the current playing group in the build up to Thursday, along with final words from the coaching staff. 

Here is a full rundown of what to expect on geelongcats.com.au and the official app.

FRIDAY

2.30pm - Hear from Jack Bowes in the build up to the Opening Round, as he speaks to the media for a press conference opportunity. 

2025 AFL Pre-Season | Jack Bowes

SUNDAY 

4.00pm - Jeremy Cameron will speak to the media, prior to the Cats heading north for their Opening Round clash. 

MONDAY

2.00pm - Hear from Cameron Ling and Meg McDonald for the first time, as Geelong's podcast 'To the Final Bell' returns for 2025. 

3.00pm - Entering his second AFL season, Lawson Humphries chats to media about an exciting season ahead. 

6.00pm - A Geelong champion sits down with Cats Media for the Opening Round Time Cat-Sule, reminiscing on an iconic Geelong and Brisbane clash from 1992. 

Paul Couch, Andrew Bews and Mark Bairstow

TUESDAY

2.00pm - Hear from Chris Scott as he speaks to media in his weekly press conference, ahead of the Cats trip to Brisbane. 

4.00pm - See all the key stats and figures for Thursday's game in through the Cats opposition analysis, available on Geelong's website or through the app. 

WEDNESDAY

2.00pm - Get a full rundown on Thursday's clash with a comprehensive match preview on the Geelong Cats website. 

4.00pm - Hear from Geelong players and coaches in an airport press conference, as the team travels to the Sunshine State prior to Thursday's game. 

6.20pm - Tune into the Cats channels for the Opening Round team announcement ahead of Tuesday night's clash. 

THURSDAY

7.30pm - The Cats kickoff their 2025 AFL season in a blockbuster clash against Brisbane at the Gabba. 

10.30pm - Catch up on all the action through the match report, player interview and post game press conference with Chris Scott.