6.46pmTonight’s conditionsBy 6.35pmDons fined $20,000 for excessive umpire contactBy The AFL has fined Essendon $20,000 after the Bombers were cited for a fifth instance of umpire contact.The AFL announced the fine on Thursday and noted that the sum was excluded from Essendon’s soft cap.Dons players Jye Caldwell (round six), Zach Merrett (round 10), Sullivan Robey (round 13 and 18) and Angus Clarke in Sunday’s loss to Brisbane Lions were the ones cited for umpire contact during 2026.The AFL noted to the Bombers that further umpire contact incidents could trigger more fines but that would be at the AFL’s discretion.Sullivan Robey of the Bombers warms up.AFL Photos via Getty Images6.21pmCats swing changes, but St Kilda coach remains waryBy Geelong have made a whopping seven changes for their crunch home clash against St Kilda on Thursday night.Despite being hit by injury, Cats coach Chris Scott has also rested three players - Mark Blicavs, Jake Kolodjashnij and Jack Martin.Gryan Miers of the Cats kicks the ball.AFL Photos via Getty ImagesStar forward Jeremy Cameron (shoulder/arm) and Tanner Bruhn (neck) were unavailable.And Mitch Knevitt and Jack Bowes were axed as Scott seeks to halt a three-game losing skid.6.14pmYour team’s path through the AFL seasonBy 6.07pmGood eveningBy G’day everyone and welcome to our AFL round 19 live blog for the clash between Geelong and St Kilda at GMHBA Stadium in Geelong.I’m Roy Ward and I’ll be tapping away tonight as we follow the live action from the game and the post game reactions. First bounce is set for 7.30pm AEST, enjoy the evening to come.1 of 1