Geelong head back to the MCG for the final leg of their triple-header at the venue, taking on Collingwood in a Saturday night blockbuster.
The Cats will be looking to bounce back after their three game win streak was snapped by Carlton on Sunday, but they still remain in the top eight on the ladder through the first seven weeks of the season.
It is another big match for Geelong as they face an in form Collingwood team, who currently sit on top of the ladder after winning their last six consecutive games.
Take a first look ahead to Saturday night's game and everything you need to know in the lead up.
KEY DETAILS
2025 AFL Season - Round 8
Collingwood v Geelong Cats
MCG, Melbourne
Saturday May 3rd, 7.35pm (AEST)
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Geelong: Jack Bowes
Bowes has quietly been putting together a strong patch of football in 2025, showing the ability to effectively play a number of different roles as the team requires.
Against Carlton in Round 7 the 27 year old finished with 17 disposals, five clearances and five tackles, while also generating 324 metres gained.
In the last meeting with Collingwood, Bowes was instrumental accumulating 24 disposals and seven clearances, poised to be important once again on Saturday night.
Collingwood: Scott Pendlebury
While it is easy to focus on Nick Daicos when analysing Collingwood's midfield, Scott Pendlebury is another that continues to impress in his 20th season of AFL football.
Last week in the traditional Anzac Day clash, Pendlebury collected 31 disposals and nine score involvements to help propel the Magpies to their sixth consecutive victory.
In 28 appearances against Geelong, the veteran averages over 24 disposals and nearly a goal per game, the Cats will need to keep a close eye on him in Round 8.
RECENT HISTORY
Geelong and Collingwood have squared off in a number of entertaining clashes in recent history, one of the more enthralling football rivalries across the past two decades in particular.
The Cats came out on top in their most recent meeting with the Magpies, triumphing by 20 points late in the 2024 season in front of a big crow at the MCG.
Since 2020 Geelong have held the ascendancy, winning five of the last seven matches against Collingwood.
| SEASON | HOME | AWAY | GROUND |
| 2024 | Collingwood 10.11 (71) | Geelong 13.13 (91) | MCG |
| 2023 | Collingwood 16.13 (109) | Geelong 15.11 (101) | MCG |
| 2023 | Geelong 16.7 (103) | Collingwood 19.11 (125) | MCG |
| 2022 | Geelong 11.12 (78) | Collingwood 10.12 (72) | MCG |
| 2022 | Collingwood 13.13 (91) | Geelong 16.8 (104) | MCG |
| 2021 | Collingwood 6.15 (51) | Geelong 8.13 (61) | MCG |
VENUE HISTORY - MCG
Geelong have split their opening two games at the MCG this season, defeating Hawthorn on Easter Monday before falling to Carlton on Sunday in Round 7.
It has been a mixed bag of results for the Cats over the past 12 months, winning five of their last nine matches at the venue while also taking down Collingwood by 20 points among that stretch.
The Cats have won seven of their last 10 matches against the Magpies at the MCG, dating back to late in the 2017 season.
| SEASON | HOME | AWAY |
| 2025 - Round 7 | Carlton 14.10 (94) | Geelong 12.4 (76) |
| 2025 - Round 6 | Geelong 12.14 (86) | Hawthorn 11.13 (79) |
| 2024 - Preliminary Final | Geelong 12.13 (85) | Brisbane 14.11 (95) |
| 2024 - Round 18 | Collingwood 10.11 (71) | Geelong 13.13 (91) |
| 2024 - Round 16 | Geelong 16.9 (105) | Essendon 9.6 (60) |
| 2024 - Round 15 | Carlton 21.12 (138) | Geelong 11.9 (75) |
| 2024 - Round 8 | Melbourne 10.14 (74) | Geelong 9.12 (66) |
TICKETS
Tickets are available through Ticketek for Saturday night's game against Collingwood, follow the link here to secure your seat.
Access this game is with a Geelong Cats membership! Buy a Melbourne Flexi Membership for $49 to get General Admission access (subject to capacity):
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WHERE TO WATCH
Geelong's Round 8 clash will be broadcast on Fox Footy and streamed through Kayo from 7.30pm AEST, ahead of the opening bounce at 7.35pm.
For those tuning into the radio, K rock will be covering all the action from 6.00pm 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
