MCG will play host to Saturday's Round 9 AFL game between Geelong Cats and Collingwood Magpies. The game kicks off at 7:35 pm with Geelong Cats heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Geelong Cats vs. Collingwood Magpies game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Saturday May 9, 2026 at 7:35 pm

Where: MCG

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Geelong Cats vs Collingwood Magpies Preview

Saturday night’s blockbuster between Geelong and Collingwood shapes as a fascinating test for two clubs with contrasting home-and-away trends. Geelong remains dominant at GMHBA Stadium but has struggled to consistently reproduce that form elsewhere, despite last week’s emphatic win over North Melbourne. Max Holmes and Shaun Mannagh were instrumental as the Cats again flexed their attacking strength at home. Collingwood, meanwhile, continues to thrive in Melbourne, suffering just one defeat from six games in the city this season. The Magpies produced another thriller last week when Dylan Moore’s after-the-siren goal secured a draw for Hawthorn. Recent meetings between these clubs have delivered plenty of drama, including Geelong’s narrow win last season after Jack Crisp missed late. With both sides firmly in the finals mix, another tense finish would hardly surprise.