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Live AFL 2026, Geelong Cats vs. Essendon Bombers, Round 22 | Live scores and stats, updates and blog, start time AEST and how to watch, video, highlights Geelong are eyeing off a return to the top six - and potentially even higher - as their soft run home begins against Essendon at GMHBA Stadium. Live updates below! The Cats (12-8, 117.2%) are still within touching distance of the top four, but even avoiding the wildcard spots would be a relief for Chris Scott’s team as a turbulent home-and-away season nears its end. Watch every match of every round of the AFL Premiership Season LIVE and ad-break free during play on FOX FOOTY, available on Kayo Sports | New to Kayo? Join now and get your first month for just $1. The Bombers, meanwhile, are just hoping for an end to a wretched season, though ruckman Vigo Visentini has reason to perform after being recalled for his first match of the season. Match details: Geelong Cats vs Essendon Bombers from 4:35pm AEST at GMHBA Stadium Watch it live: On Fox Footy (channel 504), and streaming on Kayo, from 4:20pm AEST Follow Geelong vs Essendon in our live blog below! If you can’t see the blog, tap here.