Geelong 18.14.(122)
Port Adelaide 13.10.(88)
Geelong has been able to keep its winning streak alive with a win over Port Adelaide at Skilled Stadium. The win helps to set the scene for the round 14 blockbuster against the also undefeated St. Kilda. The Cats dominated for the most part of the match leading by ten goals at three quarter time. The only downside for the Cats was that Port Adelaide were able to outscore the them in the last quarter kinking 6 goals to the Cats 2.
Big Moment
The first quarter was where the Cats were able to get the jump on the power. Geelong had 12 scoring shots and converted 7 to lead by 40 points at quarter time. The power started well in the quarter but really struggled to keep up the intensity only scoring one goal in the quarter. Byrnes kicked three in the quarter and this set the tone for the Cats
Key Players for Geelong
Gary Ablett – Clearly the best man on the ground having 36 possessions in an impressive display. Ablett had more kicks than handballs which I think is the way he needs to continue to play. Kicked 2 goals had 4 clearances and 7 inside 50s along with 2 assists. Of his 36 possessions 13 were contested.
Shannon Byrnes – Kicked 4 goals to add to his 5 last week. Had 21 touches and 4 inside 50s. Also he was able to have 3 assists in a performance that will keep him up the top of the next small forward position for the Cats.
Matthew Scarlett- Great game from one of the best full backs in the competition. 26 possessions but the most impressive thing was his 96% effectiveness. Always keeps his head for the Cats down back and showed how dangerous he can be in mounting an attack from down back.
Key Players for Port Adelaide
Jason Davenport – The ex-cat showed what many people in Geelong was already aware of the boy can play. Kicked 3 goals for Port and had 21 disposals in a well rounded performance.
David Rodan – Tried hard all day for the Power having 23 disposals for the match. 8 tackles, 6 clearances and 4 inside 50s. Really went in and got the ball with 9 contested possessions just needed to be more effective with his disposals efficiency at 61%.
Peter Burgoyne – Highest clearance winner for the Port side with 8. Only had 20 possessions but of these 10 were contested. Another player who really tried hard for the Power side.
Musings from the Match
• Geelong has remained undefeated for their round 14 clash with the Saints.
• Peter Burgoyne was reported for Rough Conduct against James Kelly in the second term.
• Tom Hawkins still does not look confident in front of goal. He is beginning to look strong over head but just needs to improve his goal kicking.
• Port Adelaide despite being well down going into the last quarter outscored the cats by 4 goals. But were kicking to the scoring end with 24 of 31 goals being scored at this end for the day.
• David Johnson went down with a hamstring injury and looks like he will miss out on next weeks match. Personally I would like to see David Wojcinski back in the team.
• Port struggle to keep its intensity for a sustained period, this allows good teams to get on top of them.
• The Cats only had 5 players with under 16 possessions for the match.
SuperCoach
Ablett is back….. After a disappointing round 12 Ablett has rebounded with 206 points in a dominant display. Byrnes continued his good point scoring with 126 and Chapman had 155 points in a good display. Steve Johnson is down on form only scoring 44 for the round. Milburn and Scarlett also had great games in the backline. Rodan was the only player who scored of 100 points for the Power with 101. Many players well down for the Power, too many to mention but interestingly Port were 572 points below Geelong for the Match.
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