Wet conditions, Freo players slipping over and missing kicks. Brayshaw seems to kick these goals at distance, yet frequently misses them from the goal-square. Cats up 14 at quarter-time. They kick well ahead in the 2nd, the Dockers poor with just 1 goal at the half. Cats maintaining possession and the Dockers pressure not up to scratch, Cats up 50 going into the last and it could've easily been more. Walters is really off his game and the Dockers get injuries to key players. Fyfe's shoulder playing up and now Darcy and Lobb who have led them over the last few months. The Cats winning this one by 69 points. The Dockers winning the hit-outs, but Geelong +9 clearances, +20 inside 50, with 123 more disposals, yet 12 more tackles and using the ball effectively in the conditions. The Cats with 28 marks inside 50 to the Dockers 2, with 15 more scoring shots. Dangerfield best afield, with 22 disposals, 2 contested marks, 6 clearances, 3 goals and 2 assists. Hawkins 13 of 14 disposals effective, 3 contested marks, 4 goals and an assist. Menegola 30 disposals, 7 clearances, 7 inside 50's, 745 metres gained, a goal and 2 assists. Darcy and Selwood also among the best for either side.
3. (Geel) P. Danger-, 2. (Geel) T. Hawkins, 1. (Geel) S. Menegola.
3. (Geel) P. Danger-, 2. (Geel) T. Hawkins, 1. (Geel) S. Menegola.