GEELONG (7-4) has hit the skids with four losses on the trot that now have it on the brink of falling out of the top eight after a blistering 7-0 start to the season, but should get back to winning ways against Richmond.
Three of those four defeats have been by eight points or less, but two have also come at the Cats' home venue which has been losing its lustre as a fortress over the past year.
Richmond (1-10) will visit the unfamiliar surroundings of GMHBA Stadium for the first time since 2017 as it hunts its first win at the venue in 18 years.
The Tigers are likely to find the going tough amid an ongoing injury crisis that has largely dismantled their season, even against a Cats side with their backs to the wall.
Geelong v Richmond at GMHBA Stadium, 7.30pm AEST
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SUBSTITUTES
Geelong: Gary Rohan
Richmond: Kaleb Smith
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Richmond has opted to manage veteran Dion Prestia, but midfielder Jack Graham returns from a hamstring injury and Kaleb Smith has earned a debut. Rhyan Mansell also returns, while Shai Bolton and Steely Green are out.
Gary Rohan is back for the Cats along with Mark O'Connor, with Mark Blicavs and Jhye Clark will both miss through suspension.
West Coast v St Kilda at Optus Stadium, 2.35pm AWST
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West Coast: Jake Waterman (shoulder) replaced in selected side by Jack Williams
SUBSTITUTES
West Coast: Zane Trew
St Kilda: Dan Butler
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Hawthorn v Adelaide at the MCG, 1.45pm AEST
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SUBSTITUTES
Hawthorn: Luke Breust
Adelaide: Sam Berry
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