Championship Women (13-4): vs. Waverley (8-7) @ The Arena Annexe, Sunday 1.00pm

A win for the Lady Cats on Sunday will have a two-fold effect. Firstly, it will snap a two game losing streak. Secondly it will ensure a first-ever Big V State Championship minor premiership and home-court advantage during the playoffs. Geelong’s lack of depth was again on show in last week’s 68-53 loss to Melbourne, with Kylie Morrissy, Vicki King, Lauren Green and Ash Hatton all missing from the 11 man roster. “Injuries and unavailbility left us short-handed but there was no way to fault the effort and endeavour of those who suited up,” coach Grantley Bernard said. “We matched the Tigers in pretty much every aspect, but the simple difference was they made some shots and we didn't." Bernard is now looking forward to taking on a Waverley roster that still has a top four finish in its sights. “(It’s) another tough test, but one we can pass with improved offensive execution and shooting,” he said “We just need to get back to doing our basics well and things will fall back into place for us."

Division 1 Men (14-3): vs. Sunbury (7-9) @ The Arena Annexe, Sunday 3.00pm

The Cats are guaranteed to finish top two following Sunday’s 98-81 win over Whittlesea. However with Melbourne University snapping at their heels for top spot, and home-court advantage throughout the playoffs, coach Shayne Bow will be making sure there is no let up against the Jets. “(We) need to play four quarters of basketball to be a serious contender in the finals,” Bow said after Geelong was outscored 49-40 in the second half of the win over the Pacers. The Cats rivalry with Sunbury has been an intense one since Geelong returned to Division One in 2008, with the Jets claiming that year’s grand final series in three matches. The improved shooting of Dane Bow- who has hauls of 21 and 17 in his past two outings- has provided the Geelong with another scoring option to help Jason Reardon, Paul Hutchison and Chris Brown. The first meeting between Geelong and Sunbury resulted in an 80-72 win for the Cats.

Youth League Women (8-9): vs. Ringwood (6-11) @ The Arena, Saturday 5.30pm

The Young Lady Cats flickering playoff hopes may have been extinguished by Saturday’s last second 55-53 loss to second-placed Waverley. In a gusty performance, Geelong came from 16 points down at half-time to tie the scores with 20 seconds remaining against the Falcons thanks to a three point bomb from Ebony Tannouri (18 points). However the Falcons, who brought a 12 game winning streak into the match, were able to have the final say and score near the buzzer. “(It was) the best game the girls have played since the first half of the season,” coach Kat Clancy said. “(Our) intensity in the second half was brilliant. “If we play like this every week we would be guaranteed a finals place!” Saturday night’s clash with Ringwood will be the Young Lady Cats first ever appearance on The Arena Showcourt, as a curtain-raiser to the Supercats’ clash with Canberra. The last time they met, Geelong prevailed 69-64.

Youth League Men (8-7): Bye