Following Monday's nail-biting victory over Hawthorn, attention quickly turns to Round 7 for Geelong as they head back to the MCG for a clash with Carlton on Sunday afternoon. 

The Cats enter the match with plenty of momentum after securing their third consecutive win, defeating Hawthorn by seven points in a dramatic Easter Monday contest. 

Round 7 will mark the second game of a triple-header at the MCG for Geelong, with another match at the venue to follow against Collingwood in Round 8. 

Heading into another big week for the Cats, take a first look ahead to another blockbuster clash against Carlton on Sunday. 

KEY DETAILS  

2025 AFL Season - Round 7 

Carlton v Geelong Cats

MCG, Melbourne

Sunday 27th April, 3.20pm (AEST)

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Geelong: Oliver Dempsey

Is there a player who enjoys playing at the MCG more than Ollie Dempsey?

The 2024 Rising Star utilises the wide expanses of the ground with his incredible work rate and speed, which was on full display against Hawthorn where he collected 19 disposals and kicked two goals, while also recording six score involvements. 

Across his last six appearances at the MCG, Dempsey has hit the scoreboard in every match booting eight goals, while also averaging 19 disposals per game. 

Carlton: George Hewett

In the midst of a shaky start to the season for Carlton, George Hewett has stood out with a brilliant stretch of games and has consistently featured amongst the Blues best players each week. 

The tough on-baller has amassed 25 disposals or more in each of his first six games in 2025, accumulating 39 disposals (Round 5) and 34 disposals (Round 6) in his most recent two outings. 

Hewett's work around stoppages has been particularly impressive, averaging over eight clearances and seven tackles per game to help drive plenty of Carlton's offense from the source. 

RECENT HISTORY

The two teams have squared off in some memorable matches over the past few years, particularly the first clash last year and the meeting in 2023 which were both decided by two kicks. 

Carlton got the better of the Cats in the most recent meeting, but Geelong have held the ascendancy dating back to 2010 winning 13 of the past 17 matches against the Blues. 

VENUE HISTORY - MCG

Geelong improved their winning record at the MCG, defeating Hawthorn by seven points on Easter Monday in their first game at the venue for the 2025 season. 

The Cats have now won three of their last four games at the 'G, while also splitting their past two contests against Carlton. 

Across V/AFL history, Geelong have squared off with the Blues in 22 matches at the MCG and hold a narrow advantage, winning 11 times against 10 losses and one draw. 

One impressive statistic is Geelong's scoring power at the venue, finishing with 100 points or more on seven occasions over the past two years. 

TICKETS

Tickets are available through Ticketek for Sunday's match follow the link provided to secure your seat:
Carlton v Geelong | Round 7 Tickets

Access this game is with a Geelong Cats membership! Buy a Melbourne Flexi Membership for $49 to get General Admission access (subject to capacity):
Melbourne Flexi Membership

WHERE TO WATCH 

Geelong's Round 7 match will be broadcast live and free on Channel 7 from 3.00pm AEST, ahead of the opening bounce at 3.20pm. 

The game will also be broadcast on Fox Footy and streamed through Kayo from 3.00pm. 

For those tuning into the radio, K rock will be covering all the action from 2.00pm on 95.5FM, krockfootball.live and the AFL app. 

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