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Geelong Cats v Sydney Swans: head to head | Lineball
Sydney Swans edge 3–1 on season record, scoring margin, recent form and recent meetings. 234 meetings in AFL on record. A read of the stats, not a tip.
Geelong Cats lead the head to head 129–104 (1 draw) from 234 meetings since 1897.
2026: Geelong Cats 16–9, Sydney Swans 19–6. Sydney Swans have the better margin, +28.6 a game to +18.
Geelong Cats have won the last 2 against Sydney Swans.
Last five: Geelong Cats 4 wins, Sydney Swans 4.
Geelong Cats average more marks per game: 90.6 to 77.9.
Sydney Swans average more handballs per game: 176.6 to 157.4.
At home: Geelong Cats win 67%, Sydney Swans 56% (every game we hold).
Geelong Cats’ biggest win in the rivalry: 155–51 in 1976, by 104.
Built only from games in our stats database. A read of the numbers, not a tip.
Head to head
129234 games · 1 drawn since 1897104
23 May 2026 · GMHBA StadiumGeelong Cats 107Sydney Swans 80