GMHBA Stadium will play host to Saturday's Round 24 AFL game between Geelong Cats and West Coast Eagles. The game kicks off at 2:15 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. West Coast Eagles game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Saturday August 24, 2024 at 2:15 pm
Where: GMHBA Stadium
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Geelong Cats vs West Coast Eagles Odds
Geelong Cats vs West Coast Eagles Preview
The Cats are in a poor spot heading into the AFL finals, not really making any statement as a top four side in the second half of the year.
Despite their lack of dominance, theyll find themselves in the top four with a likely win over the Eagles at the Cattery.
The Eagles season has been a bag of mixed emotions, showing improvement, but still failing to bridge the gap between young and old in the side.
Geelongs age profile has still caused them some problems defensively, as theyve been left wanting in transition, conceding the second-highest points against for teams in the top eight this year.
This matchup should cause little to no issues, but Geelong has weirdly looked more vulnerable at home than anywhere else this year.
West Coasts ball skills have been the most questionable part of their game this year, and when theyre off, theyre extremely bad.
Geelongs centre stoppage power will likely outpower the Eagles and with nothing on the line for the Eagles, its hard to see them providing a four-quarter contest.
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Geelong Cats vs West Coast Eagles Tip
We're tipping Geelong Cats to win at $1.02 odds.
Geelong Cats vs West Coast Eagles Teams
CATS
B: L.Humphries, J.Henry, J.Kolodjashnij
HB: M.Holmes, M.Blicavs, Z.Guthrie
C: M.Duncan, T.Atkins, O.Dempsey
HF: T.Stengle, S.Neale, S.Mannagh
F: B.Close, J.Cameron, O.Henry
FOLL: R.Stanley, P.Dangerfield – C, T.Stewart
I/C: Z.Tuohy, J.Bowes, G.Miers, J.Bews, T.Bruhn
EMG: G.Rohan, O.Mullin, M.Knevitt
IN: Z.Tuohy, J.Bews, T.Bruhn
OUT: O.Mullin (Omitted), M.Knevitt (Omitted), G.Rohan (Managed)
EAGLES
B: T.Cole, H.Edwards, B.Hough
HB: L.Duggan, R.Bazzo, R.Ginbey
C: J.Hunt, E.Yeo, C.Hall
HF: J.Cripps, J.Darling, T.Dewar
F: J.Petruccelle, O.Allen – C, J.Waterman
FOLL: B.Williams, T.Kelly, H.Reid
I/C: C.Chesser, H.Johnston, J.Williams, R.Maric, J.Hutchinson
EMG: M.Flynn, Z.Trew, L.Rawlinson
IN: R.Bazzo, C.Hall, C.Chesser, R.Maric, J.Hutchinson
OUT: A.Witherden (Injured), J.McGovern (Injured), A.Gaff (Retired), L.Ryan (Personal Reason), Z.Trew (Omitted)