The VFL has released its 2010 draw and the Cats will have an interesting challenge ahead.
Geelong will have three curtain raisers at Skilled Stadium, in rounds 4, 6 and 10 of the AFL season. The Cats will also play twice at Skilled ahead of AFL night matches at Etihad Stadium - rounds 12 and 20.
Overall the Cats will have 10 Saturday games and eight Sundays. Other highlights include:
First ever night match at Casey Fields in the opening game, and maiden VFL games at Victoria Park, Gold Coast and Craigieburn.
Stand alone games in AFL rounds 16 & 18 when the Cats senior team plays interstate
Nathan Ablett and the Gold Coast return to Skilled Stadium on 31 July in a stand alone encounter.
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