Geelong defender Harry Taylor hopes his defensive unit will only have to deal with “dirty” footy in Thursday night’s AFL clash with Collingwood at Optus Stadium.
With heavy rain forecast for Perth, the blockbuster showdown could end up being a scrappy slugfest.
But even if the rain stays away, Taylor hopes Geelong’s midfield can exert enough pressure to ensure Collingwood’s forward entries lack finesse.
“Both teams are pretty contested in the way they play the game,” Taylor said.
“It’s going to hopefully create a real battle around the ball. That’s what I love – when both teams are going hard around the ball.
“That’s the sort of stuff the fans love to see, and I love to see as a defender because I know the ball’s going to come in a little bit dirty, a little bit all over the place.
“If one team gets on top, then the ball’s going to come in easier and make my job a hell of a lot harder.”