MATCH CENTRE
Preview
Geelong vs Fremantle – Round 1, 2026
The Geelong Cats face the Fremantle Dockers in Round 1 of the 2026 AFL season. Follow the live scores, team lists, match statistics and key moments from the game at GMHBA Stadium.
Injury Report
Geelong
| NAME | REASON | EXPECTED RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Jacob Molier | Foot | 7-9 weeks |
| Harley Barker | Knee | Indefinite |
| Tyson Stengle | Conditioning | Individualised program |
| Toby Conway | Foot/Knee | TBC |
| Keighton Matofai-Forbes | Foot | TBC |
| Jeremy Cameron | Quad | Test |
| Patrick Dangerfield | Calf | Test |
Fremantle
| NAME | REASON | EXPECTED RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Brennan Cox | Calf | 1 week |
| Aiden Riddle | Ankle | 1 week |
| Michael Frederick | Ankle | 4-6 weeks |
| Sam Sturt | Knee | TBC |
| Charlie Nicholls | Foot | Test |
| Alex Pearce | Calf | Test |
Previous 5 Games
Geelong
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 6/3/26 | Gold Coast | L 125 - 69 |
| 27/9/25 | Brisbane | L 75 - 122 |
| 19/9/25 | Hawthorn | W 115 - 85 |
| 5/9/25 | Brisbane | W 112 - 74 |
| 23/8/25 | Richmond | W 64 - 103 |
Fremantle
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 6/9/25 | Gold Coast | L 79 - 80 |
| 24/8/25 | Bulldogs | W 97 - 112 |
| 15/8/25 | Brisbane | L 44 - 101 |
| 9/8/25 | Port Adelaide | W 86 - 92 |
| 3/8/25 | Carlton | W 94 - 67 |
Match Summary
Team Stats
Geelong
Fremantle
Player Stats
Geelong
Fremantle
Team Lists
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