Shaun Mannagh | Credit Arj Giese

Geelong have named a strong team for their season opening match, as they head up the highway for a clash with Sandringham on Sunday afternoon. 

Announced earlier today, the Cats will be led once again by Dan Capiron who will captain the team in 2025, also named at full back this weekend.  

Sunday's team will also feature plenty of AFL experience, including the likes of Mitch Duncan and Rhys Stanley who have both been selected to take on the Zebras.

VFL - ROUND ONE | MATCH CENTRE

Shaun Mannagh has been named on a half forward flank, while Jack Martin is also set to feature in his first official game for the Cats. 

No stranger to the Geelong VFL team, Joe Pike will play his first game as an AFL-listed player, joined by fellow 2024 draftees Patrick Retschko and Jay Polkinghorne. 

In total there are 10 AFL-listed players named for the Cats on Sunday, as they look to start their season on a positive note. 

There are plenty of returning VFL-listed players set to take on Sandringham this weekend, including the likes of Osca Riccardi, Marcus Herbert and Patrick Hughes. 

Nathan Kreuger will also pull on the Hoops once again, returning to the Cats VFL program after spending three years with Collingwood. 

2025 VFL Round 1 

Sandringham v Geelong
Trevor Barker Beach Oval
2.00pm AEST, Saturday 23 March

Back

 Osca Riccardi (49) Dan Capiron (50) Marcus Herbert (62)

Half Back

 Will Sheahan (72) Charlie McCartin (51) Darcy Edmends (53)

Centre

 Mitch Duncan (22) George Stevens (15) Oli Wiltshire (21)

Half Forward

 Patrick Retschko (27) Jay Polkinghorne (2) Shaun Mannagh (7)

Full Forward

 Nathan Kreuger (69) Rhys Stanley (1) Jack Martin (19)
Ruck Joe Pike (37) Ted Clohesy (40) Patrick Hughes (64)
Interchange Kobe George (67) Jack Sarcevic (52) Hamish Lucas (82)
  Paddy De Grandi (60) Tobyn Murray (61)  
23rd player Kobe George (67)    
 Emergencies Taj Wyburd (54) M.Lloyd (56) Jamieson Ballantyne (57)
  Kye Annand (59) Todd White (63) Patrick Kelly (74)
  Lewis Antonac (79)