The MCG plays host to a blockbuster qualifying final between Geelong and Brisbane. The Cats enter September with a healthy list and strong recent form, while the Lions boast an imposing record in Victoria. With both teams capable of high-scoring football, a classic contest looms under finals intensity.

When: Friday September 5, 2025 at 7:40 pm

Where: MCG

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Geelong Cats vs Brisbane Lions Preview

Geelong and Brisbane clash at the MCG in a qualifying final brimming with intrigue. Both sides booked top-four finishes with strong Round 24 wins, but the Lions must once again conquer the challenge of travelling south to keep their back-to-back premiership hopes alive.

Brisbane arrive with confidence, having won their last eight matches in Victoria, including last year’s stirring preliminary final comeback against the Cats. Their midfield brigade – spearheaded by Brownlow medallist Lachie Neale and ably supported by Josh Dunkley, Hugh McCluggage and the Ashcroft brothers – gives them a powerful edge around stoppages.

Geelong, meanwhile, hit September with the rare luxury of a clean bill of health. Tom Stewart and Tyson Stengle have rediscovered their best form, complementing a balanced squad that has gathered momentum at the right time.

With the Cats’ recent scoring trends at the MCG and Brisbane’s array of attacking threats, this final shapes as an open, high-scoring spectacle.