The VFL Cats have made three changes for Saturday's clash with the Northern Bullants at GMHBA Stadium.
Exciting new recruit, Jay Rantall will pull on the Hoops for the first time after being named among the inclusions for round two.
Signing with Geelong's VFL program at the end of 2024, Rantall brings plenty of experience after spending two seasons on Collingwood's AFL list, playing five games at the top level while also featuring in the SANFL during his career.
Geelong has also named Taj Wyburd, a lively midfielder on the Cats development list for 2025, while Todd White rounds out the inclusions for Saturday's clash.
Mitch Duncan and Oli Wiltshire come out of the team that featured in round one, with both players travelling emergencies for Geelong's AFL team, while Mitchell Lloyd has been omitted.
The VFL Cats will be looking to continue their strong start to the season, after recording a comfortable 31 point victory over Sandringham in round one.
Geelong's captain, Dan Capiron will reach an incredible milestone on Saturday afternoon, set to feature in his 100th VFL match.
Saturday's match is open to the public at GMHBA Stadium this Saturday from 12.35pm, entry is $10 for adults, $5 for concession holders and kids under 15 are free.
All matches in the 2025 Smithy’s VFL and VFLW seasons will be live streamed free via the AFL website, AFL Live Official App and VFL App.
2025 VFL Round 2
Geelong Cats v Northern Bullants
GMHBA Stadium
12.35pm AEST, Saturday 29 March
IN: Taj Wyburd, Jay Rantall, Todd White
OUT: Oli Wiltshire (AFL), Mitch Duncan (AFL), Mitchell Lloyd (Omitted)
|
Back |
Osca Riccardi (49) | Dan Capiron (50) | Marcus Herbert (62) |
|
Half Back |
Will Sheahan (72) | Charlie McCartin (51) | Darcy Edmends (53) |
|
Centre |
Hamish Lucas (82) | George Stevens (15) | Jay Rantall (55) |
|
Half Forward |
Patrick Retschko (27) | Jay Polkinghorne (2) | Shaun Mannagh (7) |
|
Full Forward |
Nathan Kreuger (69) | Rhys Stanley (1) | Patrick Kelly (74) |
| Ruck | Joe Pike (37) | Taj Wyburd (54) | Patrick Hughes (64) |
| Interchange | Kobe George (67) | Jack Sarcevic (52) | Todd White (63) |
| Paddy De Grandi (60) | Tobyn Murray (61) | ||
| 23rd player | Kobe George (67) | ||
| Emergencies | J. Chaplin (58) | M. Lloyd (56) | J. Ballantyne (57) |
| K. Annand (59) | D. Madigan (65) | T. Lewis (66) | |
| L. Antonac (79) |
