GEELONG'S round nine jumper will bear the names of supporters who donated money to the club as part of its debt-clearing Our Ambition program.

The money was used to fund the Cats' contribution to the redevelopment of Simonds Stadium as well as making the club debt free at the end of 2017.

It has been a key plank in Geelong's efforts to become financially secure in the future.

The jumper, to be worn when the Cats play the Western Bulldogs under lights in the first game in the new-look stadium, will bear the names of 750 individuals and families who contributed at least $250.

The new Charles Brownlow Stand will lift the Simonds Stadium capacity to 36,000 as the Cats aim to lift their membership from 52,000 in 2016 towards 60,000 members.

Because of the redevelopment Geelong plays just seven home games at Simonds Stadium in 2017, with the round nine clash kicking off the Cats' home games in 2017.