Essendon will venture down the highway to meet Geelong in an AFL Community Series match at GMHBA Stadium.
The Bombers will be hoping to get more out of the game than their match simulation against St Kilda after being soundly beaten.
While the Cats are hoping to surprise a few critics after being written off as a finals contender in 2024.
The Sporting News explains how you can watch the match simulation between the Cats and Bombers.
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What time does Geelong vs. Essendon start?
The practice match between Geelong and Essendon will start at 5:10pm AEDT on Friday, March 1 at GMHBA Stadium.
How to watch Geelong vs. Essendon
Live stream
All AFL match simulation and practice matches will be telecast live on Kayo Sports.
TV channel
AFL match simulation and practice matches won't be televised on free-to-air channels.
However, you can watch on your TV via Kayo Sports or Foxtel's Fox Footy.
AFL Match Simulation games
Feb 18-Feb 24
| Date | Match | Local Time (AEDT) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Feb 18 | Melbourne 14.10 (94) def. by Richmond 18.9 (117) | 10:00am | Casey Fields |
| Wed Feb 21 | North Melbourne 15.12 (102) def. Collingwood 10.8 (68) | 10:00am | AIA Centre |
| Thu Feb 22 | Sydney 16.16 (112) def. GWS 13.8 (86) | 10:00am | Tramway Oval |
| Thu Feb 22 | Carlton 8.8 (56) def. by Geelong 10.13 (73) | 11:00am | Ikon Park |
| Thu Feb 22 | Brisbane 15.12 (102) def. Gold Coast 8.7 (55) | 5:00pm (6:00pm) | Brighton Homes Arena |
| Fri Feb 23 | Western Bulldogs 16.12 (108) def. Hawthorn 12.11 (83) | 11:00am | Whitten Oval |
| Fri Feb 23 | St Kilda 16.10 (106) def. Essendon 5.10 (40) | 2:00pm | RSEA Park |
| Fri Feb 23 | Port Adelaide 14.9 (93) draw with Adelaide 14.9 (93) | 5:00pm (5:30pm) | Alberton Oval |
| Sat Feb 24 | West Coast 5.16 (46) def. by Fremantle 14.14 (98) | 4:45pm (7:45pm) | Mineral Resources Park |
AFL Community Series pre-season fixture
Feb 27-Mar 3 (Official practice matches)
| Date | Match | Local Time (AEDT) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tues Feb 27 | Collingwood 10.16 (76) def. Richmond 5.16 (46) | 6:40pm | IKON Park |
| Wed Feb 28 | Carlton 10.3 (63) def. by Melbourne 15.11 (101) | 6:40pm | IKON Park |
| Thu Feb 29 | Sydney vs. Brisbane Lions | 4:10pm | Blacktown International Sportspark |
| Thu Feb 29 | GWS vs. Gold Coast Suns | 7:10pm | Manuka Oval |
| Fri Mar 1 | Geelong vs. Essendon | 5:10pm | GMHBA Stadium |
| Fri Mar 1 | Port Adelaide vs. Fremantle | 7:30pm (8:00pm) | Alberton Oval |
| Sat Mar 2 | Adelaide Crows vs. West Coast Eagles | 2:40pm (3:10pm) | Hisense Stadium |
| Sat Mar 2 | Hawthorn vs. Western Bulldogs | 6:10pm | University of Tasmania Stadium |
| Sun Mar 3 | St Kilda vs North Melbourne | 2:10pm | RSEA Park |
