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We’re well into the run home to the finals, and games between teams in the top eight are of critical importance. And we’ve got a ripper of a contest to start this weekend’s action.
Hawthorn and Geelong have had some epic contests over the years. The 1989 Grand Final was one that will live long in the memory.
But it was the last Grand Final clash between the two sides, in 2008, that has assumed particular significance.
Geelong, defending champions, had only lost one game all season and were close to unbackable favourites. But on the day they were stunned, as Hawthorn took control and the Cats lost their nerve; the Hawks taking out an unlikely premiership.
It was a premiership that got away from Geelong, a deep shock to the club that has been such a force in recent years. But the Cats made a pledge after that contest that they wouldn’t go down to the Hawks again. And they haven’t. There’s been some close contests since then, including a thriller on Easter Monday; but Geelong have beaten Hawthorn every time they two clubs have met since that Grand Final.
But this will be a tough one for the Cats in their quest to maintain that record. The Hawks are on a roll. Eight wins on the trot see the Hawks in second place, just one win behind ladder leaders Sydney and with an imposing percentage. Confidence is high in the Hawthorn camp.
The Hawks are still without Buddy Franklin on their forward line, but have plenty of stars around the ground. Luke Hodge returned from injury last week and kicked five goals in a best-on-ground performance. Cyril Rioli has been in outstanding form, while
Jarryd Roughead on the forward line has been contributing plenty of scores. Sam Mitchell has been a ball magnet in the midfield.
Last year, Hawthorn were a kick away from the Grand Final, and this year their form has been even better. Many, including GWS coach Kevin Sheedy, have rated the Hawks as serious challengers for this year’s premiership.
But the Cats won’t be lying down. Joel Corey will be a big loss, but the defensive work of Matthew Scarlett will be a welcome addition to the Geelong lineup. There’s still plenty of premiership talent in this Geelong side. Brownlow medallist Jimmy Bartel spearheads a midfield that includes guns such as Joel Selwood and Paul Chapman. On the forward line, Tom Hawkins is building up to his best form.
Geelong haven’t had everything their own way this season, but with wins in their last two matches they remain in sixth place, within striking distance of the top four and a double-chance in the finals. But to get there, this is the sort of game the Cats will need to win.
It’s an appetising contest to get another great weekend of footy under way. Join us here on The Roar on Friday night as we bring you the action. Post your comments and your observations below, as we look forward to what promises to be another epic contest.
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10:40pm
mds1970 said | 10:40pm | Report comment
Geelong 18.10 (118) d Hawthorn 17.14 (116)
Goals : Geelong – T Hawkins 6, P Chapman 4, M Duncan 2, S Johnson 2, A Christensen, A Mackie, J Podsiadly, J Walker. Hawthorn – J Gunston 4, L Bruest 2, S Burgoyne 2, P Puopolo 2, C Rioli 2, D Hale, J Lewis, J Roughead, B Sewell, B Whitecross.
Best : Geelong – J Selwood, S Johnson, M Duncan, J Bartel, T Hawkins, P Chapman. Hawthorn – C Rioli, J Roughead, D Hale, S Burgoyne, L Shiels, C Young.
What a remarkable game that was. Thanks for joining us here on The Roar for our blog of a game that could have critical importance to how the ladder shapes up at the end of the season.
The Geelong run over the Hawks continues, with the Hawks still having not beaten the Cats since the 2008 Grand Final. Both games this season have got to within a kick, but the Cats have emerged with the points. Will the two sides play again in the finals?
Thanks for joining us here on The Roar for this game. Have a great weekend, and let’s hope there’s some more thrilling contests to come.
11:41pm
Ian Whitchurch said | 11:41pm | Report comment
Heck of a game of footy
12:24am
Brewski said | 12:24am | Report comment
Best game i have seen on friday nioght for a while, probably best all year, i said to everyone at 1/4 time, if i had a TAB phone account, i would back Hawthorn, i just had a feeling, …..glad i don’t have one.
And i note that the atmosphere at this game seemed to leave the Olypics for dead, at least the times i flicked over.
10:34pm
mds1970 said | 10:34pm | Report comment
What a remarkable game. The Cats burst out of the blocks and looked to have a match-winning lead at quarter time. The Hawks slowly pegged them back, but after not winning the third quarter, the task of a comeback looked a bridge too far.
But the Hawks kept coming, drawing level and then taking the lead. Tom Hawkins got the game back to within a kick, but the Hawks kept the ball bottled up forward. They had chances to seal the game, but a poster and then a soccer shot that missed everything cost the Hawks the sealer. Going coast to coast, Tom Hawkins marked 40 metres out.
The siren sounded as he lined up his shot. But the pressure of kicking after the siren didn’t get to him, as he kicked his 6th; and the Cats completed a remarkable win.
10:40pm
Nathan of Perth said | 10:40pm | Report comment
Absolutely WILD game, possibly best game of the season, amazing start, amazing comeback and then amazing response by Geelong!
Hawthorn just went to pieces mentally in the last minute!
10:42pm
mds1970 said | 10:42pm | Report comment
Unbelievable. The Hawks will be wondering how that one got away. But if the Hawks had won, the Cats would have been wondering the same after the first quarter.
10:43pm
Antonio said | 10:43pm | Report comment
Jeff Kennett’s Curse, Ha ha
10:45pm
Nathan of Perth said | 10:45pm | Report comment
6.2 from Hawkins, what a turn around in form from that man!
10:31pm
mds1970 said | 10:31pm | Report comment
Final score – Geelong 18.10 (118) defeated Hawthorn 17.14 (116)
10:30pm
mds1970 said | 10:30pm | Report comment
HAWKINS KICKS IT! THE CATS HAVE WON!!!!
10:30pm
mds1970 said | 10:30pm | Report comment
Coast to coast play, and it’s marked by Tom Hawkins 40 out. It comes down to a kick after the siren.
10:29pm
mds1970 said | 10:29pm | Report comment
Hawks on the forward line, Puopolo looks to soccer the winner, but misses everything. The Cats clear.
10:28pm
mds1970 said | 10:28pm | Report comment
Mitch Duncan tackled, turns it over. Hawks snap, looking for a winner, but it hits the post. Hawks by 4
10:28pm
mds1970 said | 10:28pm | Report comment
We’ve got a grandstand finish here – no-one would have predicted this at quarter time.
Blood rule – Sam Mitchell departs. 31 minutes, Hawks by 3.
10:26pm
mds1970 said | 10:26pm | Report comment
Hawthorn go long, but it’s a point. Hawks by 3 at the 30 minute mark
10:26pm
mds1970 said | 10:26pm | Report comment
28 minutes – Hawthorn 17.12 Geelong 17.10
Billie Smets smothers on the 50. Gathers. Offloads to Hawkins, who snaps his 5th. The Cats aren’t done yet.
10:24pm
mds1970 said | 10:24pm | Report comment
Hawks on a roll. Bruest blazes away from outside 50. It’s a point, but that makes the margin more than a goal.
David Hale gets possesssion, snaps quickly but it’s touched on the line. Hawks by 8
10:22pm
mds1970 said | 10:22pm | Report comment
25 minutes – Hawthorn 17.10 Geelong 16.10
Hawks clear and take the ball forward, but it goes out of bounds.
From thhe throw-in, roved by Sewell and under immense pressure slams the ball through;and the Hawks take the lead for the first time tonight.
10:20pm
mds1970 said | 10:20pm | Report comment
Geelong slowly move the ball forward, and it’s a ball-up on the forward line.
10:17pm
mds1970 said | 10:17pm | Report comment
There’ll be no quarter asked or given from here; and the ball’s been tied up on the wing since the last score. Scres still level as the clock ticks to 20 minutes.
10:15pm
Rich said | 10:15pm | Report comment
Looks like the umpires have won again. Sheer garbage, favored Whorethorn all night long.
10:14pm
mds1970 said | 10:14pm | Report comment
18 minutes – Hawthorn 16.10 Geelong 16.10
Free kick against Andrew Mackie for a push-out, and Isaac Smith takes it. Goes inside 50, and the ball is marked by Whitecross 45 out. Plenty of nerves, but he puts it though; and it’s all tied up at 106-all.
10:12pm
mds1970 said | 10:12pm | Report comment
16 minutes – Geelong 16.10 Hawthorn 15.10
From the wing, ball is gathered by Roughead. Goes out wide to Gunstron, who marks on the 50. It’s a tight angle, a hard kick. But he puts it though; and there’s now only a kick in it.
10:10pm
mds1970 said | 10:10pm | Report comment
15 minutes – Geelong 16.10 Hawthorn 14.10
Hawthorn get the ball in the centre. Bruest goes long to the square. Ball goes off hands to Rioli, who delivers a handball to Puopolo. But the kick misses. Important behind – margin 12 points. 2 straight kicks will level the score.
10:09pm
mds1970 said | 10:09pm | Report comment
13 minutes – Geelong 16.10 Hawthorn 14.9
When the game looked to be getting away from the Hawks, they keep coming. Taking the ball foward, Gunston gets through two Geelong defenders before delivering to Rioli who puts the ball through.
10:07pm
mds1970 said | 10:07pm | Report comment
11 minutes – Geelong 16.10 Hawthorn 13.9
Ball out of bounds on the wing. Cats get the clearance, and Tom Hawkins gets in front to mark 45 out.
Here’s Hawkins, looking for number 4 to take the lead out to 19 points. And he makes no mistake.
10:05pm
mds1970 said | 10:05pm | Report comment
8 minutes – Geelong 16.14 Hawthorn 13.9
Geelong go forward. Burgoyne gathers the ball, but Podisadly is taken high when not in possession, 40 metres out.
Here comes the J-Pod for a steadier; and he makes no mistake. Important breathing space for the Cats.
10:03pm
mds1970 said | 10:03pm | Report comment
7 minutes – Geelong 14.10 Hawthorn 13.9
Suckling a run, 2 bounces, draws 2 Cats who collide into each other. Then goes inside 50, where Puopolo gathers the ball and scores. It’s back to 7 points.
10:00pm
mds1970 said | 10:00pm | Report comment
The Hawks look for another scoring opportunity. Ball spills to Puopulo, but his kick sails wide for a point. Cats by 13
9:59pm
mds1970 said | 9:59pm | Report comment
Cats go long from the centre break, but it goes off hands for a Geelong point. Cats by 14
9:58pm
mds1970 said | 9:58pm | Report comment
2 minutes – Geelong 14.9 Hawthorn 12.8
Ball up on the Hawthorn forward line. Shaun Burgoyne gathers and snaps it though. We’ve got a contest now.
9:57pm
mds1970 said | 9:57pm | Report comment
We’re into the last quarter. Can the Cats hang on, or will the Hawks pull off a miracle?
Hawks going to the City end, Cats to the Punt Rd end.
9:52pm
mds1970 said | 9:52pm | Report comment
Three quarter time – Geelong 14.9 (93) Hawthorn 11.8 (74)
The Hawks threw everything at the Cats that quarter, and got the margin back to within two goals twice during that quarter. But the Cats had the answers, and against the odds it was Geelong who won the quarter.
19 points the margin, the Hawks will need to produce something special in the last quarter to pull this one off.
9:50pm
mds1970 said | 9:50pm | Report comment
Cyril Rioli bursts through a pack of Cat defenders, running through the centre. But then turns it over, and the ball is held up for a ball-up 45 from Hawthorn’s goal.
Ball runs out for a throw-in, deep in Hawthorn’s forward line. Hodge picks up the ball, but the siren sounds before he can get a kick away.
9:48pm
mds1970 said | 9:48pm | Report comment
On centre wing with Jimmy Bartel. Goes to the 50. Stokes knocks it forward for Steven Johnson. Johnson taken high, free kick. Looks for Chapman, but Chapman can’t control it and it’s a throw-in in the forward pocket for the Cats.
9:45pm
mds1970 said | 9:45pm | Report comment
Geelong activate their sub. Josh Hunt off, Steven Motlop on.
9:45pm
mds1970 said | 9:45pm | Report comment
Cats get the centre break and go forward. Schoenmakers holds onto Hawkins when the Geelong number 26 doesn’t have it; and a free kick is awarded. But the kick is wide, and it’s a point. Cats by 19
9:44pm
mds1970 said | 9:44pm | Report comment
Geelong 14.8 Hawthorn 11.8
The Cats needed a steadier, and here’s their chance to get it. Tom Hawkins uncontested marks 30 out. And puts it through. Cats by 18
9:43pm
mds1970 said | 9:43pm | Report comment
Recapping for those just logging onto The Roar – the Cats kicked 9 goals to 2 in the first quarter, and led by 50 points early in the second term. But the Hawks bounced back and have got it back to a 12-point margin.
9:40pm
mds1970 said | 9:40pm | Report comment
Geelong 13.8 Hawthorn 11.8
The Hawks won’t lie down yet. Puopolo finds space to take an uncontested mark 40 out and puts it through to cut the margin back to 12 points.
9:38pm
mds1970 said | 9:38pm | Report comment
Centre break, Bartel goes long and finds Mitch Duncan 40 out. But he misses the shot; and it’s a point. Cats by 18.
9:38pm
mds1970 said | 9:38pm | Report comment
Geelong 13.7 Hawthorn 10.8
Matthew Stokes copped a knock, looks in trouble. He shrugs off the trainers, but I suspect he’ll be off soon.
But the Cats go forward, and get a goal oout of nothing. Tom Hawkins finds Walker, who has a split second to gather and snap but somehow manages to get the kick through.
9:35pm
mds1970 said | 9:35pm | Report comment
17 minutes – Geelong 12.7 Hawthorn 10.8
Delicious Cyril Rioli lays a brilliant tackle and it’s holding the ball. The Hawks go forward. They can’t take the mark. A free is awarded, Gunstron grabs it, plays on. Advantage is paid, and Gunston scores his second in a minute.
9:33pm
mds1970 said | 9:33pm | Report comment
16 minutes – Geelong 12.7 Hawthorn 9.8
Harry Taylor on the half-back line turns it over to Bruest. Plays on to Jordan Lewis, who finds Jack Gunston 25 out. Makes no mistake with the kick and it’s back to 17 points.
9:31pm
mds1970 said | 9:31pm | Report comment
12 minutes – Geelong 12.7 Hawthorn 8.8
The crowd have come to a massive roar, as a contest that looked dead at quarter time has come to life. But the Cats force a turnover on the wing. Bartel gets a perfect pass away to find Chapman 40 out, and the veteran kicks his 4th.
9:28pm
mds1970 said | 9:28pm | Report comment
8 minutes – Cats by 17. Two quick behinds for Geelong, as they look to add to their lead but the goals prove elusive.
9:27pm
mds1970 said | 9:27pm | Report comment
5 minutes – Geelong 11.5 Hawthorn 8.8
Hawks get the ball back in the middle; Shaun Burgoyne off-loads with a booming torp from the 50 that goes straight through, and suddenly it’s back to 15 points
9:26pm
mds1970 said | 9:26pm | Report comment
Hawks burst out of the centre looking for a quick reply, but Cyril Rioli hits the post.
9:24pm
mds1970 said | 9:24pm | Report comment
3 minutes – Geelong 11.5 Hawthorn 7.7
The Cats go forward. Mitch Duncan from the wing finds Andrew Mackie, pushing up the ground to mark 35 out under pressure. Makes no mistake with the kick; and that’s an important goal for the Cats.
9:22pm
mds1970 said | 9:22pm | Report comment
Hawthorn nearly pulled off a dream start to the third term, but Jordan Lewis’s snap flew just wide. Cats by 16
9:21pm
mds1970 said | 9:21pm | Report comment
We’re under way in the third term. Cats by 17. Hawks finished the second term strongly, but there’s still plenty of work to be done if they want to pull off a comeback.
9:02pm
mds1970 said | 9:02pm | Report comment
Half time – Geelong 10.5 (65) Hawthorn 7.6 (48)
The first quarter was a Geelong procession, and when Tom Hawkins kicked the first goal of the second term it was poised to be a very one-sided contest. But the Hawks had other ideas, and swung the momentum their way with five unanswered goals. A remarkable turnaround sees the game back in the balance.
The Cats still hold a 3-goal lead, but would be thankful the siren sounded when it did to stem the flow. How will the sides emerge after half time? We’ll be back in about 20 minutes to find out.
9:00pm
mds1970 said | 9:00pm | Report comment
Another centre break to the Hawks, but Roughead spills the mark as the siren sounds.
8:59pm
mds1970 said | 8:59pm | Report comment
29 minutes – Geelong 10.5 Hawthorn 7.6
Here come the Hawks! Centre break finds Mitchell, who goes to the pocket and finds Jarryd Roughead. Tight angle, but the number 2 makes no mistake.
5 in a row for the Hawks, and it’s a 17 point ball game.
8:58pm
mds1970 said | 8:58pm | Report comment
28 minutes – Geelong 10.5 Hawthorn 6.6
Long penetrating kick by Sam Mitchell is marked by Cyril Rioli. Rioli going up to take a speckie 25 out. Makes no mistake with the kick, and suddenly it’s back to 23 points
8:57pm
mds1970 said | 8:57pm | Report comment
The Cats haven’t scored a goal since the 2nd minute of this quarter. They attack the goals, but twice Jarryd Roughead is there to mark on the line & deny the Cats.
8:54pm
mds1970 said | 8:54pm | Report comment
Another point. Isaac Smith cuts the margin to 29
8:52pm
mds1970 said | 8:52pm | Report comment
After the ball going nowhere in the midfield for a few minutes, the Hawks go long. Cyril Rioli can’t control it effectively, and eventually snaps under pressure for a point. Cats by 30
8:49pm
mds1970 said | 8:49pm | Report comment
Podsiadly tries to get a shot but it’s smothered. Birchall goes to Sewell and the Hawks are out of trouble. The Hawks have lifted.
8:47pm
mds1970 said | 8:47pm | Report comment
Hawks have kicked the last 3, and are back to 31 points. Paul Chapman is off, copped a bit of a knock but he should be OK to return soon.
8:46pm
mds1970 said | 8:46pm | Report comment
18 minutes – Geelong 10.5 Hawthorn 5.4
Long penetrating kick by Burgoyne finds Whitecross on the 50. Whitecross finds an unmarked Gunston, who runs in for an easy goal. The Hawks needed that.
8:43pm
mds1970 said | 8:43pm | Report comment
Bartel intercepts, finds Stokes. Ball goes into the forward line, and a wild snap by Smets is a point.
8:42pm
mds1970 said | 8:42pm | Report comment
14 minutes – Geelong 10.4 Hawthorn 4.4
The Cats looking to deny the Hawks momentum move the ball forward. Stokes finds Johnson just inside the 50. Johnson’s kick goes wide.
8:41pm
Nev said | 8:41pm | Report comment
See any way back for the Hawks?
8:44pm
mds1970 said | 8:44pm | Report comment
They’ve played a bit better this quarter, but it’s a hell of a lot of ground to make up.
8:41pm
mds1970 said | 8:41pm | Report comment
12 minutes – Geelong 10.3 Hawthorn 4.4
Another point for the Hawks. Kick in marked by Sam Mitchell on the 50. Goes short & finds Hodge 25 out. But his kick isn’t a good one, just when the Hawks need to string some goals together.
8:39pm
mds1970 said | 8:39pm | Report comment
8 minutes Geelong 10.3 Hawthorn 4.2
Hawthorn finally get some forward line activity happening. After two points, David Hale marks on the line and gets on the board. Back to back goals for the Hawks, but they’re still 37 begind.
8:36pm
mds1970 said | 8:36pm | Report comment
4 minutes – Geelong 10.3 Hawthorn 3.0
Here’s a chance for the Hawks, as a free kick finds Luke Bruest 30 out. Bruest goes back & kicks his 2nd.
8:33pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:33pm | Report comment
Wow Geelong have made a statement thus far. Great result for the Swans!
8:37pm
mds1970 said | 8:37pm | Report comment
Assuming Geelong go on with this, the Swans have a chance to really consolidate their spot on top of the ladder. Although I suspect Carlton won’t be pushovers on Sunday.
8:33pm
mds1970 said | 8:33pm | Report comment
2 minutes – Geelong 10.3 Hawthorn 2.0
A change of ends but of momentum, as Tom Hawkins takes a contested mark 45 out, and makes no mistake.
8:30pm
mds1970 said | 8:30pm | Report comment
We’re under way in the second quarter.
8:29pm
Nathan said | 8:29pm | Report comment
Warning to anyone going to a under 9′s match in Melbourne tomorrow. Look out for Alastair Clarkson
8:25pm
mds1970 said | 8:25pm | Report comment
The Cats may have had the edge over Hawthorn in recent years, but I don’t think anyone would have expected a first quarter like that. It was all Geelong, forcing the turnovers and running the ball at will. A 9-goal opening term is an indication of what complete dominance was shown. It’ll be a long way back for the Hawks if they have any hopes of getting back into this.
8:22pm
mds1970 said | 8:22pm | Report comment
Quarter Time – Geelong 9.3 (57) Hawthorn 2.0 (12).
8:22pm
mds1970 said | 8:22pm | Report comment
31 minutes – Geelong 9.3 Hawthorn 2.0
Free kick for holding. Orran Stephenson takes the ball, and finds another mature-aged draftee in James Podsiadly, 35 out. It’s a bit of an angle; not an easy kick.
And it’s just wide – a point.
8:20pm
mds1970 said | 8:20pm | Report comment
29 minutes – Geelong 9.2 Hawthorn 2.0
Young dispossessed in another turnover, and Mackie gets the ball. Finds Mitch Duncan 35 out. Duncan goes back, has his set shot; and the Cats have 9 goals on the board.
8:18pm
mds1970 said | 8:18pm | Report comment
27 minutes – Geelong 8.2 Hawthorn 2.0
Geelong centre break. Gibson attempts a clearance, but it’s a shocker and falls into the arms of Steven Johnson, who plays on an the Cats have an instant answer and a 38 point lead.
8:16pm
mds1970 said | 8:16pm | Report comment
25 minutes – Geelong 7.2 Hawthorn 2.0
The Hawks are having to work hard to stop the rot. Jordan Lewis goes without the ball on the half-forward line, but he’s ridden in the back and here’s a chance for the Hawks to add a goal.
He’s not all that far out but it’s a tight angle. But not tight enough to stop Lewis; and the Hawks have their second. But they still trail by 32 points.
8:14pm
mds1970 said | 8:14pm | Report comment
23 minutes – Geelong 7.2 Hawthorn 1.0
The Cats are running riot. Stokes through the centre finds Chapman in the pocket for a chest mark under minimum pressure. Chapman kicks truly.
8:12pm
mds1970 said | 8:12pm | Report comment
Hawthorn had been so good in recent weeks. Where did this come from? Not even the most one-eyed Cat would have predicted this.
8:11pm
mds1970 said | 8:11pm | Report comment
20 minutes – Geelong 6.2 Hawthorn 1.0
Geelong get the centre break, determined not to allow the Hawks to get any momentum.
Ball spills out of bounds in the Geelong forward pocket. Hawks attempt a clearance but Lonegan on the wing has other ideas. Steven Johnson on the half-forward line handballs to Scarlett, who delivers a pinpoint pass to Paul Chapman, who takes a slips-catch mark 30 out.
Chapman makes no mistake, kicks his second.
8:09pm
mds1970 said | 8:09pm | Report comment
18 minutes – Geelong 5.2 Hawthorn 1.0
Finally a goal for the Hawks. Jordan Lewis on the run set up Luke Bruest, who plays on and gets the score. Hawks needed that, but they’re still 26 behind.
8:07pm
mds1970 said | 8:07pm | Report comment
The Hawks finally get a centre break. Luke Hodge snaps, but the ball hits the point post for a throw-in.
Cats clear, and the Hawks still haven’t managed a score.
8:06pm
mds1970 said | 8:06pm | Report comment
16 minutes – Geelong 5.2 Hawthorn 0.0
Cats again in control. Taylor Hunt marks inside 50, quickly plays on to Mitch Duncan; and from 45 out he unloads and adds another.
8:04pm
mds1970 said | 8:04pm | Report comment
14 minutes – Geelong 4.2 Hawthorn 0.
The Cats force a turnover from the kick-in. Ball spills to Paul Chapman, who marks, plays on and scores.
8:03pm
mds1970 said | 8:03pm | Report comment
13 minutes – Geelong 3.2 Hawthorn 0.0
The Cats go forward, Steven Johnson snaps a point.
Paul Chapman receives the ball from Hawkins, snaps quickly but the ball just shaves the post.
8:00pm
mds1970 said | 8:00pm | Report comment
Hawks get the ball inside 50, but the ball spills over the line & out of bounds.
7:58pm
mds1970 said | 7:58pm | Report comment
8 minutes – Geelong 3.0 Hawthorn 0.0
Cats go into attack, and Tom Hawkins on the lead takes the mark 30 out. Good penetrating kick, and a great chance for the Cats.
Hawkins makes no mistake, and the Cats have their third.
7:57pm
mds1970 said | 7:57pm | Report comment
Brad Sewell attempts a mark 45 out, but a Geelong free is paid, and the chance for the Hawks to get their first score is lost.
7:55pm
mds1970 said | 7:55pm | Report comment
Here come the Cats again. Hawkins stretches but can’t hold the mark.
Ball in the pocket, but a Hawks free gives them a chance to relieve the pressure.
7:54pm
mds1970 said | 7:54pm | Report comment
3 minutes – Geelong 2.0 Hawthorn 0.0
Cats again get the centre break, but Selwood’s long kick intercepted by Shoenmakers. But the Hawks turn it over, and Matthew Stokes scores.
7:52pm
mds1970 said | 7:52pm | Report comment
Cats take the ball forward. Podsiadly can’t hold the mark, but Steven Johnson crumbs and snaps truly over his shoulder.
2 minutes – Geelong 1.0 Hawthorn 0.0
7:51pm
mds1970 said | 7:51pm | Report comment
We’re under way. Hawks kicking to the Punt Rd End in the first quarter.
7:41pm
mds1970 said | 7:41pm | Report comment
News from the MCG is that a big crowd is building.
A late change for Hawthorn. Max Bailey is out, replaced by Shane Savage. Savage will be Hawthorn’s sub; Steven Motlop will be sub for the Cats.
Conditions are good. Game starts at 7:50pm, in about 10 minutes.