The Scott brothers, Chris and Brad, will face off for the first time since 2019 as Essendon and Geelong collide on Sunday in an intriguing clash.
The Cats are coming into some strong form, knocking off West Coast, Hawthorn and Sydney with tremendous ease.
While the Bombers, who have been valiant in their losses against ladder leaders St Kilda and Collingwood, will give themselves every chance on Sunday.
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The first bounce of the game between Essendon and Geelong will be at 1:10pm AEST, at the MCG in Melbourne.
What time is the AFL today? Essendon vs Geelong start time
Sunday afternoon's game between Essendon and Geelong will begin at 1:10pm AEST.
The game will be held at the MCG in Melbourne.
| City | Sydney | Melbourne | Brisbane | Adelaide | Perth |
| Time | 1:10pm | 1:10pm | 1:10pm | 12:40pm | 11:10am |
How to watch or livestream Essendon vs Geelong
Fox Footy will broadcast Sunday afternoon's game.
Coverage on Fox Footy will start from 1:00 pm AEST, with first bounce scheduled for 1:10 pm AEST.
Kayo Sports will stream the game live.
| TV Channel | Fox Footy |
| Live stream | Kayo Sports |
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Essendon vs Geelong odds
Geelong are favoured to win this game, paying $1.47 to Essendon's $2.70 to win per BlueBet.
Essendon vs Geelong round 6 team lists
Essendon's starting 22
| Full Back | Jake Kelly | Brandon Zerk-Thatcher | Jordan Ridley |
| Half Back | Andrew McGrath | Mason Redman | Kyle Langford |
| Centre | Sam Durham | Darcy Parish | Nic Martin |
| Half Forward | Dylan Shiel | Sam Weideman | Jye Caldwell |
| Full Forward | Archie Perkins | Jake Stringer | Ben Hobbs |
| Followers | Sam Draper | Zach Merrett | Will Setterfield |
| Interchange | Nick Hind | Andrew Phillips | Massimo D'Ambrosio |
| Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti |
INS: Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti, Massimo D'Ambrosio, Nick Hind, Zach Merrett
OUTS: Alwyn Davey Jnr (Omitted), Dyson Heppell (Managed), Jayden Laverde (Injured), Jye Menzie (Managed), Will Snelling (Omitted)
Geelong's starting 22
| Full Back | Mark O'Connor | Sam De Koning | Tom Stewart |
| Half Back | Jake Kolodjashnij | Esava Ratugolea | Zach Guthrie |
| Centre | Isaac Smith | Tom Atkins | Zach Tuohy |
| Half Forward | Sam Simpson | Tom Hawkins | Gary Rohan |
| Full Forward | Gryan Miers | Jeremy Cameron | Brad Close |
| Followers | Mark Blicavs | Max Holmes | Patrick Dangerfield |
| Interchange | Jed Bews | Mitch Duncan | Jack Bowes |
| Oliver Henry |
INS: Jed Bews
OUTS: Cameron Guthrie (Injured), Mitch Knevitt (Sub)