Geelong Cats
100
Match Complete
Collingwood
32
| Fourth Quarter | ||||
| T. Hawkins |  | 28:07 | ||
| 26:42 |  | J. D. Goey | ||
| G. Rohan | | 24:46 | ||
| 21:44 | | J. Stephenson | ||
| T. Hawkins | | 18:43 | ||
| J. Selwood | | 16:28 | ||
| G. Ablett | | 15:40 | ||
| 11:49 | | B. Mihocek | ||
| 9:42 | | B. Mihocek | ||
| 7:11 | | B. Grundy | ||
| S. Menegola | | 5:00 | ||
| P. Dangerfield | | 3:02 | ||
| P. Dangerfield | | 0:58 | ||
| 9.8 (62) | Third Quarter [+] | 1.1 (7) | ||
| 14:36 | | J. Elliott | ||
| Rushed | | 11:13 | ||
| B. Parfitt | | 5:16 | ||
| 9.6 (60) | Second Quarter [+] | 1.0 (6) | ||
| C. Guthrie | | 23:42 | ||
| P. Dangerfield | | 20:56 | ||
| T. Hawkins | | 13:34 | ||
| G. Miers | | 11:02 | ||
| M. Duncan | | 5:48 | ||
| P. Dangerfield | | 2:41 | ||
| L. Dahlhaus | | 0:21 | ||
| 4.4 (28) | First Quarter [+] | 1.0 (6) | ||
| Rushed | | 26:40 | ||
| T. Hawkins | | 25:03 | ||
| 23:23 | | J. Elliott | ||
| Rushed | | 21:10 | ||
| B. Parfitt | | 19:50 | ||
| G. Miers | | 15:44 | ||
| R. Stanley | | 12:11 | ||
| Z. Tuohy | | 8:32 | ||
| T. Hawkins | | 6:28 | ||
An ancient finals rivalry writes another chapter as the Geelong Cats and Collingwood Magpies clash in a blockbuster semi-final at The Gabba. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 7:40pm (AEDT).
Perennially the finals bridesmaids, the Cats need to click into gear to avoid an embarrassing straight-sets exit after looking like the favourites for most of the year. After winning six in a row after the home-and-away season’s halfway mark, Geelong’s last three matches have seen them get outclassed by Richmond, narrowly sneak past the lowly Swans and kick themselves out of the contest against the Power. They need to get back to their best.
They’ll up against a resurgent Magpies side full of confidence after they pulled off an almighty upset against West Coast in their elimination final last week. Collingwood were given no chance against the Eagles, having spluttered their way into the top eight and looking very much to be making up the numbers, but they pulled off a great upset and will head into this clash completely undeterred by their underdog status.
Collingwood took the points when these sides clashed in Perth earlier in the year, while also prevailing in last year’s qualifying final by ten points. This will be the 25th final between these clubs – the most between two teams in VFL/AFL history.
Game information
Opening bounce: 7:40pm (AEST)
Venue: The Gabba, Brisbane
TV: Fox Sports, Seven
Live stream: Kayo Sports, Foxtel, AFL Live Pass, 7Plus
Teams
Geelong Cats
B: Jack Henry, Harry Taylor, Jed Bews
HB: Lachie Henderson, Mark Blicavs, Tom Stewart
C: Zach Tuohy, Joel Selwood, Sam Menegola
HF: Luke Dahlhaus, Gary Rohan, Gryan Miers
F: Mark O’Connor, Tom Hawkins, Gary Ablett
FOL: Rhys Stanley, Patrick Dangerfield, Cam Guthrie
I/C: Brandan Parfitt, Jake Kolodjashnij, Mitch Duncan, Sam Simpson
Collingwood
B: Jack Crisp, Jordan Roughead, Jack Madgen
HB: Brayden Maynard, Darcy Moore, Isaac Quaynor
C: Chris Mayne, Adam Treloar, Josh Daicos
HF: Will Hoskin-Elliott, Brody Mihocek, Josh Thomas
F: Jamie Elliott, Mason Cox, Jordan de Goey
FOL: Brodie Grundy, Taylor Adams, Scott Pendlebury
I/C: Jaidyn Stephenson, John Noble, Darcy Cameron, Levi Greenwood
andyfnq
Roar Rookie
True but I just think their inexperience in finals could be a weakness. Melbourne have done it so regularly and have shown they can win away from home, have imposing forwards and some pace and skill in the back half... Got to get there first but it's theirs to lose atm
sven
Roar Rookie
ha ha yeah remember ’14 well, was really looking forward to a great game & was most disappointed … gotta admit i didnt mind last years granny’s blowout one bit, when it comes to winning stuff the aesthetics, save that for games my teams not playing in
Birdman
Roar Rookie
Yep. When your side's bringing the pain, it's never boring e.g. 2014 GF but neutrals probably didn't love it
sven
Roar Rookie
tell us honestly birdman, when the hawks were in their pomp & routinely belting teams in one sided matches, did u find it boring ? personally i like a close exciting match as a neutral observer but dont find games where richmond win easily the least bit boring (mind u we have many years of being flogged to make up for)
Birdman
Roar Rookie
For neutrals, the Footy Gods turned into the Soup Nazi this weekend. "No more good finals footy for YOU!!" :sick:
Birdman
Roar Rookie
Maybe but Panthers deserve favouritism after the season they've had.
andyfnq
Roar Rookie
Me too :unhappy: the curse of family strikes again
Larry Longshaft
Roar Rookie
Hey Peter, suck eggs ha ha ha haaaa
Larry Longshaft
Roar Rookie
Edit :thumbup:
Larry Longshaft
Roar Rookie
No idea mate. I can’t claim that one
Greg Morrison
Guest
Yes, that's when they actually play a game out of Vic. This season excluded.
Big Daddy
Guest
That's what happens when you complain about jersey's. With a thumping like that they should be behind bars. The jerseys are very apt.
Yattuzzi
Roar Rookie
Like in Perth?
Yattuzzi
Roar Rookie
No real injuries, no suspensions. Just do it on the prelim.
Gary
Roar Rookie
To be clear, I was going the cheeky joke there... hence the :explosion: :mic-drop: . Admittedly, it's not champagne comedy everytime :unhappy:
Eddie from Elwood
Roar Rookie
Thought they won away last week......................you can pick up the microphone now.
Yattuzzi
Roar Rookie
Larry, who’s pet is Hugh O.
Eddie from Elwood
Roar Rookie
Huh?
Nick
Roar Guru
Yup... Geelong's accuracy wasn't great when not having a set shot. Could have been real ugly if it was
Nick
Roar Guru
He surely must be kept away from bounce duties on GF night. That was embarrassing.