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The AFLW returns this week at GMHBA Stadium, while the Cats will also head to Sydney for another pivotal clash against the Swans
What a week it is shaping up to be at the Cattery, with three massive games on the schedule in a blockbuster weekend for the Geelong Football Club.
The AFLW Cats will officially kick off their 2025 campaign, set to take on the Kangaroos at GMHBA Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
The VFL Cats will commence the action on Sunday as they take on Sydney at Tramway Oval, before the AFL Cats look to cement their place in September against the Swans on Sunday afternoon at the SCG.
Check out everything you can expect to see in the build up to the weekend below, proudly presented by Lee Kum Kee.
GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA – AUGUST 02: Meghan McDonald of the Cats takes to the field during the AFLW practice match between Gold Coast Suns and Geelong Cats at People First Stadium on August 02, 2025 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/AFL Photos)
MONDAY
11.00am – Take a first look ahead to Geelong’s clash with Sydney at the SCG.
3.00pm – Cats star, Amy McDonald will speak to media in a press conference ahead of Geelong’s AFLW season opener.
4.00pm – The coaches votes will be released for Round 22, see if Max Holmes and Bailey Smith can continue to climb up the leaderboard.
TUESDAY
2.00pm – A Cats AFL and AFLW star will speak to media together in a joint press conference.
3.00pm – The Deakin AFLW Health Update will be released ahead of Geelong’s Round 1 clash with the Kangaroos.
5.00pm – The GMHBA Health Update will be released ahead of the Cats game against Sydney.
WEDNESDAY
2.00pm – Take a look at all the strengths of the Kangaroos with the AFLW opposition analysis.
5.00pm – Time Cat-Sule will recap an iconic SCG battle from 2019, when Tom Hawkins dominated in his 250th AFL game.
THURSDAY
11.00am – Catch up on everything you need to know about the Swans with the AFL opposition analysis.
2.00pm – For the first time this year, Geelong AFLW coach Dan Lowther will speak to media in a press conference.
3.00pm – Chris Scott will also front the media on Thursday for a press conference opportunity.
6.20pm – Geelong will announce their initial 26-player AFL squad for Sunday’s game.
6.20pm – The Cats will name their AFLW team for Saturday’s season opener against the Kangaroos.
FRIDAY
5.00pm – Geelong will finalise their team for Sunday’s clash with the Swans.
5.00pm – The VFL Cats will also announce their team ahead of their final game of the home and away season.
SATURDAY
3.35pm – The AFLW Cats will kick off their 2025 campaign with a blockbuster clash, taking on the Kangaroos at GMHBA Stadium.
7.00pm – Tune into Cats channels to catch up on all the action with post game press conferences, interviews, the match report and more.
SUNDAY
11.35am – A big Sunday in the Emerald City kicks off at Tramway Oval, with the VFL Cats looking to make one last push for Finals as they take on Sydney.
3.15pm – The big week at the Cattery culminates in a blockbuster Round 23 clash, with Geelong looking to secure a Finals spot as they take on the Swans at the SCG.
8.00pm – Tune back into Geelong channels to catch up on all the action from a monumental week.