Hawthorn
70
Match Complete
Geelong Cats
106
| Fourth Quarter | ||||
| Rushed |  | 26:41 | ||
| J. Ward | | 24:37 | ||
| 22:54 |  | G. Miers | ||
| 20:19 | | T. Hawkins | ||
| 14:38 | | O. Henry | ||
| N. Watson | | 12:58 | ||
| M. Chol | | 11:59 | ||
| N. Watson | | 9:18 | ||
| J. Worpel | | 4:14 | ||
| L. Meek | | 3:05 | ||
| J. Ginnivan | | 0:27 | ||
| 8.4 (52) | Third Quarter [+] | 14.4 (88) | ||
| 24:45 | | M. Holmes | ||
| 22:42 | | Z. Guthrie | ||
| 18:26 | | M. Duncan | ||
| J. Worpel | | 16:16 | ||
| 14:35 | | O. Henry | ||
| 12:56 | | T. Hawkins | ||
| 10:51 | | O. Henry | ||
| 9:04 | | T. Stengle | ||
| 5:25 | | T. Conway | ||
| M. Chol | | 2:54 | ||
| J. Ginnivan | | 0:49 | ||
| 6.3 (39) | Second Quarter [+] | 8.2 (50) | ||
| M. Chol | | 28:30 | ||
| M. Lewis | | 24:53 | ||
| M. Chol | | 22:43 | ||
| Rushed | | 18:38 | ||
| M. D'Ambrosio | | 16:15 | ||
| 14:49 | | B. Close | ||
| C. Mackenzie | | 10:04 | ||
| 4:10 | | J. Cameron | ||
| C. Macdonald | | 2:43 | ||
| 1.1 (7) | First Quarter [+] | 7.1 (43) | ||
| 29:49 | | T. Hawkins | ||
| 28:29 | | O. Henry | ||
| 26:44 | | J. Cameron | ||
| L. Breust | | 25:09 | ||
| 21:41 | | O. Henry | ||
| 18:56 | | T. Hawkins | ||
| 13:03 | | B. Close | ||
| 11:12 | | T. Hawkins | ||
| C. Mackenzie | | 6:48 | ||
| 1:31 | | T. Stengle | ||
Hawthorn and Geelong do battle in the traditional Easter Monday blockbuster at the MCG. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 3.20pm (AEDT).
Prediction
In a match that usually invites a brutal contest, the latest edition of the Cats-Hawks rivalry will be a walk in the park for the visitors.
Geelong by 45 points.
Game information
Venue: MCG
First bounce: 3:20pm (AEDT)
TV: Channel 7, Fox Footy
Streaming: Kayo Sports
Betting: Hawks $3.10, Cats $1.38 – odds via PlayUp
Teams
Hawks
B: B.Hardwick, S.Frost, J.Scrimshaw
HB: M.D’Ambrosio, K.Amon, J.Sicily (c)
C: J.Impey, C.Nash, C.Macdonald
HF: L.Breust, M.Chol, J.Worpel
F: J.Ginnivan, M.Lewis, D.Moore
R: L.Meek, J.Newcombe, J.Ward
I/C: N.Watson, H.Morrison, C.Mackenzie, J.Weddle, H.Hustwaite
EMG: M.Ramsden, S.Butler, J.Serong
Cats
B: T.Stewart (c), S.De Koning, J.Kolodjashnij
HB: Z.Guthrie, J.Henry, M.Blicavs
C: O.Henry, J.Clark, M.Holmes
HF: B.Close, T.Stengle, T.Hawkins
F: J.Cameron, G.Miers, O.Dempsey
R: T.Conway, B.Parfitt, M.O’Connor
I/C: M.Duncan, T.Atkins, T.Bruhn, O.Mullin, J.Bowes
EMG: Z.Tuohy, R.Stanley, S.Mannagh
andyfnq
Roar Rookie
They'll counter with ones he's got (including ones he didn't deserve) and ones that have been missed against other players. He'd have no chance. And getting some talking head who gets paid to increase viewing figures wouldn't be worth much either. If he's worried (which I haven't heard BTW), his best option is to not play for free kicks in future and change his reputation from someone who intentionally tries to draw free kicks by initiating high contact to being a tough ball winner who doesn't lower his body at the knees as soon as he thinks a tackle is imminent. Should probably stay off the nose candy too :silly:
Birdman
Roar Rookie
All he needs to show is video of the multiple occasions he was tackled high with impunity and contrast that too other players who got frees for the same actions. He could also tender expert media commentary about the unique adjudication he was subject to.
andyfnq
Roar Rookie
He’d have a hard job making a case in court, as he’d have to prove that umpires were consistently not enforcing the rules of the game specifically for him. He might get a whack every now and then but I don’t think you’re finding evidence for that. Umpires are allowed to make a mistake occasionally. If he has made it harder to make a judgement on his body position relative to a tackler through his own well-documented actions that results in the umpires being more likely to make a mistake than otherwise, I can’t see him getting a payout.
Birdman
Roar Rookie
The difference in the end...
Birdman
Roar Rookie
No one is saying he didn't contribute to the situation early in his career but the targeting is getting dangerous. Jack might consider suing the AFL post his career for failing to provide a safe work environment.
Chanon
Roar Rookie
Well we have played Goldcoast & Eagles. Dogs have a terrible record against the Cats but we beat them last round in 23’. Richards back from concussion.Cats will be extremely difficult to beat, they will be firm favourites!
Chanon
Roar Rookie
Until they play the blues :stoked:
Laurie
Roar Rookie
This could be the hardest game to tip next week. Dogs vs Cats. How do you know if Geelong are back when they've played Crows and Hawks.
Don Freo
Roar Rookie
The silence signals a universal concession from the east.
mrl
Roar Rookie
The tomahawks were amazing m.
Chanon
Roar Rookie
Go Dogs :thumbup:
1st Slip
Roar Rookie
Cameron and Duncan out with back injuries next week
andyfnq
Roar Rookie
You ever heard the story of the boy who cried wolf? Try a re-read and then have another think about who is to blame for any problems Ginnevan has in getting free kicks for high contact
1st Slip
Roar Rookie
Did you like the response to your Freo post?
1st Slip
Roar Rookie
Ok, I have the handicap of not being in front of a tv
Don Freo
Roar Rookie
It was glaring, though. If you choose not to give an obvious free simply because of who it would be going to, that umpire must never umpire again. I hope Mitchell asks the question and the AFLPA pays the fine.
Doc Disnick
Roar Guru
Well played to the Hawks, too. Thanks for the call, Stuart.
Doc Disnick
Roar Guru
I thought Jezza was gonna drop the Hawk then.
1st Slip
Roar Rookie
How often is the first post after a team is well beaten a complaint about umpires?
Stuart Thomas
Expert
A whack in the head is a free, even if you are low to the ground. They have lost the plot on the ducking thing. Led to the Goodes injustice and now threatens to make Ginnivan another victim.