Geelong Cats v Western Bulldogs

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Friday 17 Apr 2026

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Kardinia Park • 

Geelong, AustraliaShow on map

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The Geelong Cats are an Australian Rules Football team based in Geelong, Victoria. They compete in the Australian Football League (AFL), which is the premier professional Australian Rules Football league in the country. The team was founded in 1859 and is one of the oldest football clubs in Australia. The Cats have won a total of nine AFL premierships, with the most recent one being in 2011. They have also won the McClelland Trophy, awarded to the team with the best regular season record, a total of seven times. Some of the notable players who have donned the blue and white jersey of Geelong include Patrick Dangerfield, Tom Hawkins, and Joel Selwood. The team plays their home games at the iconic GMHBA Stadium, which has a capacity of just over 36,000 spectators. With a rich history and a strong roster, the Geelong Cats are a force to be reckoned with in the world of Australian Rules Football.

The Western Bulldogs, also known as the Footscray Football Club, are an Australian Rules Football team based in the inner-western suburb of Footscray, Victoria. They compete in the Australian Football League (AFL) and are one of the oldest clubs in the league, having been established in 1877. The team has won two premierships, in 1954 and 2016, and has also been runner-up in three Grand Finals. The Bulldogs have produced some of the game's most celebrated players, including Chris Grant, Scott West, and Bob Murphy. Their home ground is the iconic Marvel Stadium, located in the heart of Melbourne's Docklands precinct. The team has a dedicated and passionate fan base known for their fierce support and loyalty. With a strong history and presence in the league, the Western Bulldogs are a formidable force in the world of Australian Rules Football.