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The Giants have survived a massive rally from the Cats to come away with a 13-point win at Manuka Oval.
REPORT: JOHNSON STEPS UP IN GIANT WIN
The Cats kicked five goals in a row to bring the margin back to six points, but they couldn’t kick another one over the last eleven minutes of the game.
Ryan Griffen kicked the sealing goal inside the final minute, and the Giants can exorcise some of the Demons from Week 1.
Tom Scully was immense in this game, as his gut running was a feature of the second half. He finished with 32 disposals and a goal in a best-on-ground performance.
Corey Enright lead all Cats with 24 disposals, while Tom Hawkins kicked three goals to keep his side in the contest.
Final score
GWS 13.11.89
Geelong 11.10.76
The Greater Western Sydney Giants were chased down at the final hurdle last weekend, and their quest for a first win in 2016 doesn’t get any easier when the much improved Geelong Cats come to Manuka Oval. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 1:10pm (AEST).
The Giants played three quarters of really good footy last weekend, but a fourth-quarter fadeout saw them lose a two-point thriller to the Demons.
Coach Leon Cameron will be left to wonder what could have been, as the Giants were extremely inaccurate (10.18), a significant factor in the loss.
Callan Ward and Tom Scully controlled the middle of the ground for long periods, while former Cat Steve Johnson popped up for two goals.
The Cats won a pulsating game against the Hawks on Easter Monday, using accuracy early, and Patrick Dangerfield late, to come away with the five-goal win. It wasn’t all perfect however, as the Cats’ horrendous third-quarter will have coach Chris Scott concerned.
The aforementioned Dangerfield was brilliant with 43 disposals, however three easy misses in front of goal kept him from being perfect.
The Giants have one official change, with James Stewart being omitted for this clash, but more are expected as both Will Hoskin-Elliott and Stephen Coniglio have been named in the starting 18. Jonathan Patton could also see his first action of 2016, while Zac Williams has also been named on an extended bench.
The Cats haven’t named any changes at this stage, but Josh Cowan, George Horlin-Smith and Daniel Menzel have been added to an extended bench.
These two midfields promise an intriguing battle, as both sides have gun players across the board.
If the Giants can keep the influence of Dangerfield to a minimum, they’ll like their chances in this game.
Prediction
This is GWS side that has knocked off very good sides at home. Although the Cats looked incredible last weekend, that may have just been a Round 1 ambush against a well-known enemy.
If the Cats do the job in this one, I’ll be convinced, but I think the Giants will take the win.
Giants by 15.
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