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Two games remain in the home and away season and for Geelong there is everything to play for, as they head to the SCG for a crucial clash with the Sydney Swans on Sunday afternoon.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Win this weekend and the Cats would officially secure their spot in Finals, while also taking a significant step closer to locking in a top four position heading into the last round of the regular season.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Geelong enters the match on a four game win streak but will face a resurgent Sydney team, who has won seven of their last nine games after a slow start to the season.\u00a0<\/p>\n
With plenty riding on this weekend’s clash, here is everything you need to know before the Cats head north to take on the Swans.\u00a0<\/p>\n
KEY DETAILS\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
2025 AFL Season – Round 23<\/p>\n
Sydney Swans v Geelong Cats<\/p>\n
SCG, Sydney<\/p>\n
Sunday August 17th, 3.15pm (AEST)<\/p>\n
TEAM SELECTIONKEY PLAYER TO WATCH<\/p>\n
Brad Close<\/p>\n
The smaller ground dimensions at the SCG demand precise and efficient ball movement in the forward half, and no Cat has been more important in that area than Brad Close in 2025.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Close leads the team and sits third in the AFL this year for goal assists (24), while also contributing 17 goals of his own. He is coming off a strong performance against the Bombers last week, where he accumulated 10 score involvements.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Across four career appearances at the SCG, Close has performed strongly averaging 15 disposals, two goals and a goal assist per game, set to be an important figure once again for the Cats on Sunday afternoon.\u00a0<\/p>\n
RECENT HISTORY – Geelong v Sydney<\/p>\n
This has been a relatively even battle in recent times, with Geelong winning six of their last 10 clashes against Sydney dating back to 2018.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The last two clashes have resulted in a 30 point loss and a draw however, a trend the Cats will be looking to reverse this weekend.\u00a0<\/p>\n
SEASON
\nHOME
\nAWAY
\nGROUND<\/p>\n
2024 – Round 13
\nSydney 16.16 (112)
\nGeelong 12.10 (82)
\nSCG<\/p>\n
2023 – Round 16
\nSydney 6.18 (54)
\nGeelong 7.12 (54)
\nSCG<\/p>\n
2023 – Round 6
\nGeelong 20.10 (130)
\nSydney 5.7 (37)
\nGMHBA Stadium<\/p>\n
2022 – Grand Final
\nGeelong 20.13 (133)
\nSydney 8.4 (52)
\nMCG<\/p>\n
VENUE HISTORY – SCG<\/p>\n
Geelong’s all-time record at the SCG is strong, in fact they hold the third best winning percentage of any visiting team in V\/AFL history at the venue (55.1%), but recent history has not been so kind to the Cats.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Across their last four games at the SCG, Geelong have suffered a pair of 30-point defeats, a two-point loss and a draw, with their last win against Sydney at the venue coming back in 2019.\u00a0<\/p>\n
SEASON
\nHOME
\nAWAY<\/p>\n
2024 – Round 13
\nSydney 16.16 (112)
\nGeelong 12.10 (82)<\/p>\n
2023 – Round 16
\nSydney 6.18 (54)
\nGeelong 7.12 (54)<\/p>\n
2022 – Round 2
\nSydney 17.5 (107)
\nGeelong 10.17 (77)<\/p>\n
2021 – Round 7
\nSydney 14.6 (90)
\nGeelong 12.16 (88)<\/p>\n
VFL | Round 21<\/p>\n
Sydney v Geelong
Sunday 17th August
Bounce: 11:35am AEST
Tramway Oval, Sydney<\/p>\n
TICKETS<\/p>\n
Tickets are available for Cats fans heading north this weekend, secure your seat through Ticketek<\/a> today.\u00a0<\/p>\n If you have any questions about AFL ticketing or membership please contact Geelong Cats Membership Services here.<\/a><\/p>\n WHERE TO WATCH\u00a0<\/p>\n Geelong’s Round 23 clash with Sydney will be broadcast live and free on Channel 7 from 3.00pm AEST, ahead of the opening bounce at 3.15pm.\u00a0<\/p>\n The match will also be broadcast on Fox Footy and streamed through Kayo from 3.00pm.\u00a0<\/p>\n K rock will be covering the match and all the pre-game build up from 2.00pm, tune into 95.5FM, krockfootball.live<\/a> or the AFL app to follow along.\u00a0<\/p>\n Make sure to follow @GeelongCats <\/a>social media channels for updates pre, during and post game.<\/p>\n Broadcast Details: 2025 AFL Broadcast Guide<\/a><\/p>\n