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Geelong Cats vs Melbourne Demons Predictions & Tips - Dees to topple the Cats in blockbuster

By Justin Darcy

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Geelong Cats vs Melbourne Demons tips for Thursday's AFL Round 17 clash
This match will be played at GMHBA Stadium (10:20 BST)
The top two sides on the ladder clash
Can Melbourne strengthen grip on top spot?
Match preview, predictions and latest team news

Geelong vs Melbourne takes place on Thursday night. (Getty)

Geelong Cats vs Melbourne Demons Predictions

Geelong and Melbourne go head to head on Thursday night in a match that is the clash of the round. Both battling for top position on the ladder, who comes out on top in a battle of the titans? I'm backing the Demons to claim the points.

Geelong Cats vs Melbourne Demons Predictions
Head to Head
Geelong Cats Form
Geelong Cats Team News
Geelong Cats Team List
Melbourne Demons Form
Melbourne Demons Team News
Melbourne Demons Team List
Geelong Cats vs Melbourne Demons FAQs

Geelong Cats have won their last 6 matches.
Melbourne Demons have won their last 3 matches against Geelong Cats.
Melbourne Demons have won 19 of their last 22 matches.

Head to Head

Melbourne have won their last three matches against Geelong. The Demons were huge 83-point winners of the Preliminary Final last year at Optus Stadium in the last meeting.

Geelong Cats Form

The Cats are the form side of the competition at the minute having won their last six matches and can go top of the ladder if they can beat the Demons.

Geelong are powerful all across the ground, especially their forward line which one again fired in a 144-32 demolition of North Melbourne last week.

Geelong Cats Team News

Joel Selwood returns for Thursday night’s blockbuster after being managed last weekend.

Sam De Koning also comes back in, but Jake Kolodjashnij is not available after entering concussion protocols.

Geelong Cats Team List

B: Z.Guthrie, S.De Koning, J.Bews

HB: J.Henry, M.Blicavs, Z.Tuohy

C: M.Duncan, J.Cameron, I.Smith

HF: T.Atkins, T.Hawkins, P.Dangerfield

F: B.Close, G.Rohan, T.Stengle

FOLL: R.Stanley, C.Guthrie, J.Selwood

I/C: S.Menegola, M.Holmes, M.O’Connor, G.Miers

EMG: F.Evans, Q.Narkle, M.Knevitt, S.Neale

Melbourne Demons Form

The Demons have steadied the ship following three losses in a row, winning their last two matches with wins over Brisbane Lions and Adelaide Crows.

Melbourne claimed a crucial 117-53 win over fellow top four contenders the Lions, before defeating the Crows 94-65 last week.

Melbourne Demons Team News

The Demons have named Max Gawn and Luke Jackson after both came through training.

Sam Weideman and Mitch Brown are left out.

Melbourne Demons Team List

B: H.Petty, J.Lever, S.May

HB: C.Salem, M.Hibberd, J.Bowey

C: A.Brayshaw, C.Oliver, E.Langdon

HF: K.Pickett, L.Jackson, T.Bedford

F: A.Neal-Bullen, B.Brown, C.Spargo

FOLL: M.Gawn, C.Petracca, J.Viney

I/C: J.Harmes, J.Jordon, B.Fritsch, T.Sparrow

EMG: J.Melksham, A.Tomlinson, S.Weideman, J.Hunt

Geelong Cats vs Melbourne Demons FAQs

Where can I watch the Geelong Cats vs Melbourne Demons live stream?

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What time does Geelong Cats vs Melbourne Demons start?

The Geelong Cats vs Melbourne Demons game starts at 10.20 BST on Thursday, July 7.

Verdict

Geelong v Melbourne

Expecting a tight match here, but the Demons are the class side that are as good as any in the competition including Geelong on their own deck.

Melbourne Win

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