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 limping into the AFL finals, failing to make a strong statement as a top-four side in the season’s second half. Despite their struggles, Geelong is poised to secure a top-four finish with a likely win over the Eagles at the Cattery.
West Coast’s season has been inconsistent, showing glimpses of improvement but still struggling to balance their young and veteran players. Geelong’s aging defense has been exposed at times, conceding the second-highest points among the top eight teams, but this matchup should pose little threat.
The Eagles’ poor ball skills have been their downfall, and when they’re off, they’re well below par. Geelong’s strength at center stoppages will likely overwhelm West Coast, and with nothing at stake for the Eagles, a sustained challenge seems unlikely.
Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Geelong Cats to win at $1.04 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Jeremy Cameron at $7.00.
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)
