MATCH CENTRE
Preview
GWS vs Geelong – Round 18, 2026
The GWS Giants face the Geelong Cats in Round 18 of the 2026 AFL season. Follow the live scores, team lists, match statistics and key moments from the game at ENGIE Stadium.
Ladder Position
Injury Report
GWS
| NAME | REASON | EXPECTED RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Jayden Laverde | Hamstring | 1-2 weeks |
| Finn Davis | Quad | 2-3 weeks |
| Xavier O'Halloran | Ankle | 2-3 weeks |
| Darcy Jones | Knee | 3-4 weeks |
| Max Gruzewski | Knee | 4 weeks |
| Oliver Hannaford | Foot | 4 weeks |
| Jake Riccardi | Ankle | 5-6 weeks |
| Tom Green | Knee | Next Season |
| Nathan Wardius | Knee | Next Season |
| Brent Daniels | Calf | TBC |
| Jesse Hogan | Finger | TBC |
| Josh Kelly | Hip | TBC |
| Jack Buckley | Hamstring | Test |
| Nick Madden | Knee | Test |
| Toby McMullin | Hamstring | Test |
Geelong
| NAME | REASON | EXPECTED RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Harley Barker | Knee | Indefinite |
| Toby Conway | Foot/Knee | TBC |
| Tom Stewart | Concussion | TBC |
| Jacob Molier | Quad | Test |
Previous 5 Games
GWS
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 4/7/26 | Fremantle | W 109 - 88 |
| 26/6/26 | Hawthorn | L 96 - 82 |
| 20/6/26 | Carlton | L 65 - 88 |
| 14/6/26 | St Kilda | L 96 - 88 |
| 31/5/26 | Melbourne | W 70 - 119 |
Geelong
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 2/7/26 | Brisbane | L 101 - 123 |
| 18/6/26 | Fremantle | L 99 - 90 |
| 12/6/26 | Gold Coast | W 105 - 60 |
| 4/6/26 | Adelaide | L 75 - 74 |
| 29/5/26 | Carlton | L 88 - 84 |
Match Summary
Team Stats
GWS
Geelong
Player Stats
GWS
