Geelong have confirmed they will again lobby the AFL for the right to host a final at GMHBA Stadium this year if their stellar season continues.

But the AFL’s recent purchase of Marvel Stadium will almost certainly mean their request will be rejected by league officials, with only the perfect fixture storm likely to lead to their wish being granted.

Sitting top of the ladder with games against North Melbourne, the Western Bulldogs and Gold Coast to come, the Cats’ chances of finishing in the top four are looking increasingly likely.

They play six of their last home games of the season at their home ground, with the only outlier being a round 18 clash with rivals Hawthorn at the MCG.

Four of those games are against Victorian sides - the Bulldogs, St Kilda, North Melbourne and Carlton, with the Blues having just reached 60,000 members for the first time.