Geelong vs West Coast Preview & Prediction | 2026 AFL | Regular Season | Round 5

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Geelong take on a battered and bruised West Coast at the Norwood Oval, as Gather Round continues.

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The prediction

Geelong were on the receiving end of a heartbreaking one-point loss to Hawthorn in front of 84,000 fans at the MCG last week, with Jack Gunston's behind in the dying moments deciding the match in favour of the Hawks.

The Cats have had a mixed start to the season with two wins and two defeats, but they will certainly fancy themselves to get back to winning ways in this one.

Although West Coast have already surpassed their 2025 tally of just one win, they were brought crashing back to down to earth last week as Sydney thrashed them by an eye-watering 128 points at Optus Arena.

Such a heavy defeat is bound to have had a lasting impact on Andrew McQualter's side, and it may take them some time to recover.

Geelong will likely take out their frustrations on West Coast here, with a heavy Cats win expected.

Geelong vs West Coast tip: Geelong to win with -50.5 handicap