Geelong Cats v North Melbourne: AFL preview, news and how to watch live

All you need to know in the lead up Saturday night’s (2 July) Geelong Cats v North Melbourne match including news updates, past history plus when and how to watch live on Kayo.

Patrick Dangerfield is finally expected to return on Saturday. Picture: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images
Patrick Dangerfield is finally expected to return on Saturday. Picture: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images

The Cats are strong favourites to make it six in a row against North Melbourne on Saturday night (2 July) at Geelong’s GMHBA Stadium.

Watch live here on Kayo and scroll down to catch up on the latest news.

Cats v Kangaroos preview

Geelong’s Patrick Dangerfield has been named to make a long-awaited return from a troublesome calf – after a false start last week – but a remorseful Tom Stewart will miss the next four games for his hit on Dion Prestia.

Former Swan Gary Rohan will come in for Stewart as the Cats look to keep rolling in pursuit of six straight wins on Saturday. Their last loss came against St Kilda in mid-May.

Dangerfield has not played since Geelong’s win over Port Adelaide in round 10.

Stuck on the bottom of the ladder, North Melbourne has begun a review into their football department with coach David Noble’s future increasingly clouded.

The Kangaroos have not won since round two against West Coast.

What time is Cats v Kangaroos?

The game starts at 7.25pm (AEST), 6.55pm (ACST) and 5.25pm (AWST) on Saturday 2 July.

Where is it being played?

GMHBA Stadium, Geelong.

How do I watch the game?

The game will be broadcast live on Kayo as part of its AFL coverage. Not only can you catch the LIVE fixture and also the replay, but if you miss the action, you can catch up with Kayo Minis and Kayo Bites.

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What AFL news do I need to know before Saturday?

CODESports has the latest news and analysis from around the AFL.

INCLUDING a feature by MARK ROBINSON on how the Roos threw David Noble under the bus, Tom Stewart’s ban and every pick from the AFLW Draft.

PLUS the Cats on the lookout for rival mids.

David Noble is a coach under pressure. Picture: Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images
David Noble is a coach under pressure. Picture: Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images

History between Cats and Kangaroos

North Melbourne hasn’t beaten Geelong in their past nine meetings dating back to 2015. When they met earlier in the season, it was the Cats by 10 goals.

Team Lists

All the ins and outs for Saturday night:

Geelong Cats

B: Rohan, De Koning, Bews

HB: Henry, Blicavs, Kolodjashnij

C: Duncan, Cameron, Smith

HF: Miers, Hawkins, Holmes

F: Close, Dangerfield, Stengle

FOLL: Stanley, C.Guthrie, Atkins

I/C: Z.Guthrie, O’Connor, Tuohy, Menegola

EMG: Stephens, Higgins, Narkle, Neale

IN: Rohan, Dangerfield

OUT: Stewart (suspended), Selwood (managed), Stephens (sub)

North Melbourne

B: McDonald, McKay, Walker

HB: Archer, Corr, Turner

C: Hall, Davies-Uniacke, Greenwood

HF: Powell, Larkey, Curtis

F: Zurhaar, Xerri, Taylor

FOLL: Goldstein, Simpkin, Anderson

I/C: Mahony, Stephenson, Young, Lazzaro

EMG: Bosenavulagi, Coleman-Jones, Spicer, Hayden

IN: Mahony, Young, Lazzaro

OUT: Perez (omitted), Bonar, Scott (both injured), Thomas (personal reasons)

Live score updates

Keep up to date with the score for when you’re on the move here.

Where can I see more round 16 AFL previews?

Brisbane Lions v Western Bulldogs

Carlton v St Kilda

Essendon v Sydney Swans

Adelaide Crows v Melbourne

Gold Coast Suns v Collingwood

Richmond v West Coast Eagles

GWS Giants v Hawthorn

Fremantle v Port Adelaide

Where can I read more AFL?

See the AFL section on CodeSports, or visit the AFL section on your main state news website – Herald Sun / Adelaide Advertiser / Daily Telegraph / Courier Mail