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West Coast Eagles vs Geelong Cats AFL Tips - Cats to maul the Eagles in the west

Adam Cusworth

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Last updated: Thu 29 May 2025 10:18

Adam Cusworth 29 May 2025

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West Coast Eagles vs Geelong Cats expert predictions for Sunday’s Round 12 AFL game
The game will be played at Optus Stadium, with the bounce at 7:20 PM (AEST)
Can the Cats cash in against bottom-placed West Coast?
Preview, expert analysis, stats, team news & best bet

West Coast Eagles vs Geelong Cats AFL Tips

West Coast Eagles vs Geelong Cats, Round 12 2025 - Expert Prediction

Geelong will chalk up another big win over hapless West Coast to close out AFL Round 12.

The Cats have won seven of their 11 matches in 2025 and come off a 14 point win in a high-class match against the Western Bulldogs in Round 11.

Their opponents, West Coast, have won just one match and were never really in it against Adelaide, going down to the Crows by 62.

The question mark in this match is not if Geelong will win, it is by how much. With West Coast’s depleted backline and lack of winners in the middle, the line on offer is well within reach.

The Cats rank 4th for scoring in 2025 and were big winners in their last interstate outing with that coming against Port Adelaide, while they have won their past five against West Coast by an average margin of 10 goals.

Take them to cover the start, while Jeremy Cameron will be amongst the goals yet again. Max Holmes represents value in disposal markets.

Geelong have won their past five matches against West Coast by an average margin of 68 points.
Max Holmes had 33 disposals last weekend.
Jeremy Cameron has booted 13 goals in the past two rounds.
The Cats rank 4th for scoring in 2025, West Coast are 17th.

Head to Head

Geelong have won the past five against West Coast with those coming at an average margin of 68 points. The lowest of those was the only one at Optus Stadium, an 18 point difference in 2022.

Jeremy Cameron kicked nine goals the last time the two sides met, while Ollie Henry booted four. Max Holmes had 26 disposals for the winners.

West Coast Eagles Form Analysis & Betting Trends

Recent Form

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

West Coast’s only win came a fortnight ago against St Kilda at Optus Stadium. Their 10 losses at an average margin of 44 points. Five have been above the 39.5 point range.

Their loss to Adelaide saw them well beaten in a number of key metrics, including disposals(282-386) with only Liam Duggan (23 disposals) and Ryan Maric (20) reaching the 20+.

Jake Waterman (3 goals) and Oscar Allen (2) were the multiple goalkickers in the 8.14 scoreline. Waterman has kicked 17 goals from eight matches this season. The Eagles are ranked 17th for points scored and are going at just 67 points per game.

2025 Betting Trends

ATS	Over/Under	1-39	40+
5-6	7-4	1-5	0-5

West Coast Eagles Team News

West Coast have suffered a massive blow with Jake Waterman ruled out for the season after hurting his shoulder in the loss to Adelaide. Jack Williams booted four goals for the Eagles WAFL side and is a possible replacement.

West Coast Eagles Team List

B: R.Maric, H.Edwards, R.Ginbey

HB: L.Duggan, S.Brock, L.Baker

C: J.Hutchinson, T.Kelly, J.Hunt

HF: J.Graham, A.Reid, E.Hewett

F: T.Brockman, O.Allen, L.Ryan

FOLL: M.Flynn, B.Hough, H.Reid

I/C (from): N.Long, B.Allan, T.Gross, T.Cole, J.Williams, J.Shanahan, H.Davis, T.Dewar

IN: A.Reid, B.Allan, J.Williams, J.Shanahan, H.Davis

OUT: J.Waterman (injured), B.Williams (managed)

Geelong Cats Form Analysis & Betting Trends

Recent Form

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

Geelong have won their past two matches, destroying Port Adelaide by 76 points at their last interstate trip, which was two weeks ago, before last week’s win over the Bulldogs.

The Cats have kicked over 100 points in the past three outings. Jeremy Cameron has kicked 13 goals in the past two weeks. Shannon Neale chimed in with five goals against the Bulldogs.

Bailey Smith is right up there in Brownlow Medal calculations and is averaging 30 disposals per game this season. He had 33 disposals against his old side last week, while Max Holmes also chalked up 33.

2025 Betting Trends

ATS	Over/Under	1-39	40+
8-3	6-5	5-4	2-0

Geelong Cats Team News

No injuries for Geelong in the win over the Western Bulldogs. Patrick Dangerfield remains on the sidelines with a hamstring injury. Cam Guthrie and Jack Martin returned via the VFL and are a chance to come into the side.

Geelong Cats Team List

B: C.O’Sullivan, S.De Koning, J.Henry

HB: Z.Guthrie, T.Stewart, M.O’Connor

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

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

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

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

I/C: J.Bews, L.Humphries, O.Mullin, O.Henry, T.Clohesy, M.Duncan, O.Wiltshire, G.Stevens

IN: C.O’Sullivan, O.Wiltshire, G.Stevens

OUT: Nil

West Coast Eagles vs Geelong Cats AFL 2025 Round 12 FAQ’s

How to watch West Coast Eagles vs Geelong Cats AFL 2025 Round 12?

You can watch the West Coast Eagles vs Geelong Cats AFL 2025 Round 12 game via Fox Sports or Kayo Sports. If you are watching from outside of Australia the WatchAFL app is the perfect solution.