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Geelong Cats vs Essendon Bombers AFL Round 22 Tips - Jezza show to roll on as Cats secure another massive win

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Last updated: Thu 07 Aug 2025 10:49

Adam Cusworth 07 Aug 2025

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Geelong Cats vs Essendon Bombers expert predictions for Friday’s Round 22 AFL game
The game will be played at GMHBA Stadium, with the bounce at 7:40 PM (AEST)
Can Jeremy Cameron kick another bag with the elusive ton in sight?
Preview, expert analysis, stats, team news & best bet

Geelong Cats vs Essendon Bombers AFL Round 22 Tips

Geelong Cats vs Essendon Bombers, Round 22 2025 - Expert Prediction

Geelong Cats vs Essendon Bombers, Round 22 2025 - Expert Prediction
Head to Head
Geelong Cats Form Analysis & Betting Trends
Geelong Cats Team News
Geelong Cats Team List
Essendon Bombers Form Analysis & Betting Trends
Essendon Bombers Team News
Essendon Bombers Team List
Geelong Cats vs Essendon Bombers AFL 2025 Round 22 FAQ’s

Geelong will win big and Jeremy Cameron is all set to kick another bag of goals as he bids to become the first player to kick 100 goals in a season since Lance Franklin in 2008.

The Cats have obliterated inferior opposition in recent weeks and come off an 88-point win over Port Adelaide at GMHBA Stadium last Sunday.

They stay at the Cattery for this assignment to take on Essendon, who are running on empty after a season that has been destroyed by injuries to their squad.

The Bombers were brave last weekend when putting up their most competitive performance in some time, going down to Sydney by 14 points.

But this looks to be a massive task and Geelong can cover the massive line, while big Jezza looks set to kick another bag of goals after kicking 23 in his past three matches. Max Holmes will find plenty of footy, stamping his All-Australian credentials.

Geelong defeated Essendon by 95 points as recently as Round 7.
The Cats have kicked over 150 points in their past two matches, Essendon have averaged less than 50 in their past four
Jeremy Cameron has kicked 23 goals in the past three rounds.
Max Holmes had 35 disposals last weekend

Head to Head

Geelong have taken out the past eight between the two sides by an average margin of 58 points. They were 95-point winners back in Round 14 this season with Bailey Smith collecting 41 disposals and Jeremy Cameron booting six goals.

Max Holmes has averaged 27.5 disposals from his past four matches against Essendon, while Jeremy Cameron has booted 12 goals from his past four. Tyson Stengle has kicked seven goals from his past three against the red and black.

Geelong Cats Form Analysis & Betting Trends

Recent Form

Last 5 W/L	Last 5 ATS	Last 5 O/U
4-1	3-2	4-1

Geelong have won nine of their past 11 matches and have beaten up on sides in the bottom half of the ladder in recent times, defeating North Melbourne by 101 points a fortnight ago before their big win over the Power. Four of their past five matches over sides in the bottom half of the ladder have resulted in wins of 72 points or more.

The Cats have kicked over 100 points in nine of their past 12 matches and have broken the 150 point barrier in their past two. Jeremy Cameron has been on fire lately and has kicked 23 goals in the past three rounds, while he has hit 4+ goals in six of his past seven.

Max Holmes had 35 disposals against the Power, while Bailey Smith chalked up another 30. Holmes has had 30+ in five of his past eight, while Smith has gone 30+ in eight of his past 11.

2025 Betting Trends

ATS	Over/Under	1-39	40+
13-7	12-8	7-5	7-1

Geelong Cats Team News

No injuries for Geelong to come out of the match against Port Adelaide. They have a healthy injury list and may have a full squad available with Mitch Duncan, Cam Guthrie and Jake Kolodjashnij expected to be available

Geelong Cats Team List

B: J.Henry, S.De Koning, C.O’Sullivan

HB: L.Humphries, T.Stewart - C, Z.Guthrie

C: M.Blicavs, M.Holmes, O.Dempsey

HF: G.Miers, S.Mannagh, B.Close

F: T.Stengle, J.Cameron, S.Neale

FOLL: R.Stanley, T.Atkins, B.Smith

I/C: J.Martin, M.Knevitt, J.Bowes, M.O’Connor, O.Mullin

EMG: J.Clark, J.Bews, G.Stevens

In: - M.Knevitt

Out: - P.Dangerfield (Managed)

Essendon Bombers Form Analysis & Betting Trends

Recent Form

Last 5 W/L	Last 5 ATS	Last 5 O/U
0-5	1-4	2-3

Essendon have lost their past nine matches with five of the past seven having gone over the 39.5 margin. They were more competitive against Sydney last weekend but scoring has been a massive issue for the red and black, who have averaged less than 50 points per game in their past four matches. They booted just seven against Sydney and had no multiple goalkickers.

Essendon were smashed in the disposal count by Sydney, going down 302-415. Andy McGrath was the only Bomber to reach the 25 mark with their skipper, Zach Merrett, down on his usual output with 19. He had averaged 30 in his four matches prior to that.

2025 Betting Trends

ATS	Over/Under	1-39	40+
6-13	7-12	6-5	0-8

Essendon Bombers Team News

The Bombers are running on empty with an injury list that contains 15 players- 10 of those done for the season. Kyle Langford is edging closer to a return, while Vigo Visentini may come in to provide some ruck relief after the Bombers were smashed in this area last weekend.

Essendon Bombers Team List

B: A.McGrath, J.Laverde, J.Nguyen

HB: M.Redman, L.Blakiston, A.Roberts

C: X.Duursma, Z.Merrett - C, L.Lual

HF: A.Perkins, P.Wright, J.Gresham

F: B.Hobbs, L.McMahon, I.Kako

FOLL: T.Goldstein, D.Shiel, S.Durham

I/C: J.Prior, A.May, J.Menzie, M.Guelfi, A.Clarke

EMG: R.Unwin, S.El-Hawli, O.Smartt

In: - J.Menzie

Out: - O.Smartt (Omitted)

Geelong Cats vs Essendon Bombers AFL 2025 Round 22 FAQ’s

How to watch Geelong Cats vs Essendon Bombers AFL 2025 Round 22?

You can watch the Geelong Cats vs Essendon Bombers AFL 2025 Round 22 game via Fox Sports or Kayo Sports. If you are watching from outside of Australia the WatchAFL app is the perfect solution.

How to buy tickets to Geelong Cats vs Essendon Bombers AFL 2025 Round 22?

To buy tickets to the Geelong Cats vs Essendon Bombers AFL 2025 Round 22 game check the AFL website or the official Geelong Cats site.

Verdict

Geelong Cats v Essendon Bombers

Geelong to win big with Cameron pushing past 80 goals for the season. Max Holmes to find plenty of the footy.

Geelong -67.5

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