Geelong 17.15. (117)
Melbourne 11.5. (71)
Geelong is again back on the winners list after a 46 point victory of a gallant Melbourne team. The Cats kicked off their 150 years celebration with a good return to some form with players like Ablett and Scarlett returning to the side. In windy conditions at Skilled Stadium the Cats coasted to victory after an impressive first quarter. The Cats tried some new things in the game for example Tom Hawkins in the ruck. The only concern is that the Cats did not dominant their opponent like they may have in previous years.
Big Moment
The First quarter was where this game was won for the Cats scoring 7 goals 4 while the Demons could only manage 2 behinds. Joel Selwood started proceedings with a 65 meter goal then from their it was all Geelong.
Key Players for Geelong –
Gary Ablett – Another 40 possession game from Ablett, 17 kicks and 23 handballs. Kicked 2 goals 3 behinds and was instrumental in the middle. 5 clearances along with 12 of his touches being contested.
Matthew Scarlett – The backline General for the Cats had a wonderful game. His 30 possessions helped the Cats set up from the backline something they missed last week. The important thing about Scarlett is that he makes the Cats backline look so much better.
Joel Selwood – Return to form for the young star. Was able to have 31 disposals for the Match, 12 of these being contested. Had 9 inside 50s, 9 tackles and 6 clearances. Also pitched in with the first goal of the game.
Key Players for Melbourne –
Brad Green – Toiled hard all day for the Demons eventually having 27 disposals for the game. 9 of the disposals were contested and included 3 clearances and 3 inside 50s.
Brent Moloney – The ex-cat also was able to rack up 27 disposals and was another who tried hard all day. Laid 6 tackles the most of any demon also pitched in with a goal.
Musings from the Match
* Geelong was back playing their style of Football today having 460 disposals compared to Melbourne’s 346.
* Geelong had 29 more inside 50s than the demons.
* Tough game to pick good players for the Demons as the game was all but done within the first quarter.
* Liam Jurrah continues to show flashes of brilliance kicking 2 goals today.
* Tom Harley was a late withdrawal for the Cats while for the Demons Paul Wheatley was a late withdrawal.
* Shane Mumford impressed in his first game having the bulk of ruck responsibility. The major thing that gives him the edge is his second efforts.
* Geelong still really needs Steve Johnson up forward.
* Brock McLean could only manage seven touches was well shut down by Cameron Ling.
SuperCoach
Joel Selwood had a very good game scoring 161 points the most of any player. Geelong had eleven players who were able to score 100 points or above. On the other hand Melbourne could not manage to have one player who could reach the ton. McLean was most notable for Melbourne only managing 22 points, while Robertson could only amass 23 for the game. Byrnes and Mooney were both down on season averages.
Stay Up-to-date
Never miss a big story again by subscribing to us by RSS, email or twitter.
