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Geelong Cats vs GWS Giants Prediction & Preview - AFLW Round 9 2026
A free, data-led AFLW preview built from real results: head-to-head history, recent form and the players to watch on each side.
Our prediction: Geelong Cats vs GWS Giants
Geelong Cats by 13-24
Model score: Geelong Cats 53 to 39 GWS Giants
Total points: the model's 92-point expected total leans higher-scoring than a typical AFLW game (~80 combined points).
How this works: the model averages each side's points scored and conceded across their last 5 completed games, up to the end of 2025, matches attack against defence, and adds a 2-point home-ground adjustment. A data lean, not a certainty: list changes, injuries and team news all move it.
What the numbers say
Across their last 1 meetings it is Geelong Cats 1, GWS Giants 0, averaging 117 combined points per game. Geelong Cats won 2 of their last 5 on record. GWS Giants won 0 of their last 5.
Geelong Cats vs GWS Giants head-to-head
Last 1 meetings: Geelong Cats 1, GWS Giants 0, averaging 117 combined points per game.
Form guide: last 5 completed games
Most recent results on record, up to the end of 2025.
- 45 to 59 v Melbourne Demons1 Nov 2025
- 37 to 26 @ Western Bulldogs26 Oct 2025
- 19 to 50 @ West Coast Eagles17 Oct 2025
- 72 to 45 v GWS Giants11 Oct 2025
- 37 to 55 v Carlton Blues5 Oct 2025
- 24 to 81 v Port Adelaide Power1 Nov 2025
- 35 to 81 @ Carlton Blues26 Oct 2025
- 40 to 47 v Fremantle Dockers18 Oct 2025
- 45 to 72 @ Geelong Cats11 Oct 2025
- 16 to 30 v St Kilda Saints4 Oct 2025
Players to watch: 2025 averages
Ranked on 2025 GDS fantasy average. Squads change between seasons, so treat this as a guide to who carried each club last time out.
Geelong Cats
- Georgie Prespakis
111.3 GDS avg · 25.8 disposals · 0.3 goals · 2.0 marks · 5.9 tackles (12 games)
- Nina Morrison
108.4 GDS avg · 20.3 disposals · 0.5 goals · 1.8 marks · 7.7 tackles (12 games)
- Mikayla Bowen
104.2 GDS avg · 21.6 disposals · 0.5 goals · 3.3 marks · 6.7 tackles (12 games)
- Amy McDonald
82.3 GDS avg · 19.8 disposals · 0.1 goals · 1.6 marks · 5.1 tackles (12 games)
GWS Giants
- Zarlie Goldsworthy
101.8 GDS avg · 21.2 disposals · 0.3 goals · 2.8 marks · 6.2 tackles (12 games)
- Rebecca Beeson
95.7 GDS avg · 21.5 disposals · 0.1 goals · 2.3 marks · 5.8 tackles (12 games)
- Kaitlyn Srhoj
81.1 GDS avg · 18.3 disposals · 0.3 goals · 2.9 marks · 4.8 tackles (12 games)
- Cambridge McCormick
78.1 GDS avg · 16.6 disposals · 0.1 goals · 2.9 marks · 4.1 tackles (12 games)
AFLW Round 9 2026 preview questions
Who will win Geelong Cats vs GWS Giants?
Our form model favours Geelong Cats by 13-24 points from 2025 season results, from a model score of Geelong Cats 53 to 39 GWS Giants.
What is the Geelong Cats vs GWS Giants prediction for AFLW Round 9 2026?
Our form model favours Geelong Cats by 13-24 points from 2025 season results, from a model score of Geelong Cats 53 to 39 GWS Giants. The model expects about 92 combined points, higher-scoring than a typical AFLW game (around 80). It averages each side's points scored and conceded across their last 5 completed games and adds a small home-ground adjustment.
When and where is Geelong Cats vs GWS Giants?
Geelong Cats host GWS Giants in AFLW Round 9, 2026 on Saturday 10 Oct 2026, 6:05pm at GMHBA Stadium. Times are local to the venue.
What is the Geelong Cats vs GWS Giants head-to-head record?
Across their last 1 meetings in 2025 it is Geelong Cats 1, GWS Giants 0. Those games averaged 117 combined points.
Which players should I watch in Geelong Cats vs GWS Giants?
On 2025 fantasy averages, Georgie Prespakis for Geelong Cats and Zarlie Goldsworthy for GWS Giants. The preview lists the top four per club with disposals, goals, marks and tackles per game, and every name links to that player's full stats page.
Is this Geelong Cats vs GWS Giants preview free?
Yes. The form lean, head-to-head record and player averages for Geelong Cats vs GWS Giants are free and need no account. Stats Lab members get the deeper fantasy and matchup analysis tools on top.
More this round: every fixture is listed on the AFLW match previews page, with deeper club data on the Geelong Cats and GWS Giants hubs, and full season stats for every player on the AFLW players page.