Geelong will kick off the third edition of the AFL's Gather Round, when they take on Adelaide in a blockbuster Thursday night clash.
The Cats are coming off a strong performance in round four, defeating Melbourne by 39 points to secure their second win of the year.
The task awaiting in the city of churches will not be easy however, with the Crows registering three wins in the opening month of the season.
Take a look ahead to Thursday night and everything you need to know.
KEY DETAILS
2025 AFL Season - Gather Round
Adelaide Crows v Geelong Cats
Adelaide Oval
Thursday 10th April, 7.40pm (AEST)
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Geelong: Tom Stewart
The Cats champion defender made a successful return in round four, collecting 24 disposals and 11 marks in the the win against Melbourne.
Stewart also took 11 marks in the round one win over Fremantle, but his impact this weekend will be even more important against a dangerous Adelaide forward line.
The Crows are the highest scoring team in the competition averaging 125 points per game so far, Stewart's intercepting abilities will be heavily influential to help nullify the Adelaide talls.
Adelaide: Riley Thilthorpe
Speaking of Adelaide's tall forwards, no player has looked more dangerous than Riley Thilthorpe across the opening month of the season.
Thilthorpe booted three goals in each of the Crows first three games this year, following that with a dominant five goal display against the Suns in round four.
Tied for the lead in the Coleman Medal, the Cats will need to find a way to restrict his influence on Thursday night.
RECENT HISTORY
Geelong and Adelaide typically put on an entertaining contest every time they meet, but the Cats have had the better of this battle in recent history.
The Cats are currently on a four game win streak against the Crows, winning seven of the last eight clashes dating back to 2019.
Adelaide Oval has also been a reasonably successful venue for Geelong, winning three of their last four matches against the Crows
| SEASON | HOME | AWAY | GROUND |
| 2024 | Geelong 13.12 (90) | Adelaide 13.7 (85) | GMHBA Stadium |
| 2024 | Adelaide 11.11 (77) | Geelong 14.12 (96) | Adelaide Oval |
| 2023 | Geelong 14.14 (98) | Adelaide 11.6 (72) | GMHBA Stadium |
| 2022 | Geelong 15.7 (97) | Adelaide 7.13 (55) | Adelaide Oval |
VENUE HISTORY
Despite being a notoriously tough venue to win at, Geelong have had a reasonably successful record at Adelaide Oval dating back to its opening in 2014.
Across 21 matches at the ground, the Cats have won 12 times and only lost nine games, holding a perfect record in the first two editions of the AFL Gather Round.
Recent history has also been positive for Geelong, winning five of their last six matches at Adelaide Oval dating back to 2022.
| SEASON | HOME | AWAY | GROUND |
| 2024 | Port Adelaide 7.12 (54) | Geelong 20.18 (138) | Adelaide Oval |
| 2024 | Western Bulldogs 14.7 (91) | Geelong 14.11 (95) | Adelaide Oval |
| 2024 | Adelaide 11.11 (77) | Geelong 14.12 (96) | Adelaide Oval |
| 2023 | Port Adelaide 16.14 (110) | Geelong 11.6 (72) | Adelaide Oval |
| 2023 | Geelong 21.10 (136) | West Coast 13.11 (89) |
Adelaide Oval |
| 2022 | Port Adelaide 14.10 (94) | Geelong 16.10 (106) | Adelaide Oval |
WHERE TO WATCH
Geelong and Adelaide's Thursday night blockbuster will kick off the AFL's 2025 Gather Round, with the match set to be broadcast live and free on Channel 7.
Coverage will start on Channel 7 from 7.30pm AEST ahead of the opening bounce at 7.40pm, with the match also broadcast on Fox Footy and streamed through Kayo from the same time.
For those listening on the radio, K rock will be broadcasting Thursday night's match. Tune into 95.5FM, krockfootball.live or the AFL app from 6.00pm to catch all the pre-game build up.
Cats fans looking to catch all the action at home this year can secure a 2025 Digital Plus Membership, which includes a 12 month subscription to Kayo Premium. Follow the link below for more details.
Cats Membership: 2025 Digital Plus
Broadcast Details: 2025 AFL Broadcast Guide
