Geelong is ranked second in the AFL for points scored versus points conceded in first quarters, getting the jump on their opponents 10 times in opening terms this season.

The Cats might start full of running, but their problem has been maintaining it across the course of a game.

After half-time is where the figures become alarming for Chris Scott's men.

Geelong is placed 11th in third quarters won and 15th in winning final terms, with the club having won just four final terms for the year.

If the Cats are to make the finals for the ninth straight year, their consistency throughout games will need to improve markedly. 

First quarters
Won: 10 
Score: 54.30 (354)
Differential: +85 points
AFL ranking: 2

Second quarters
Won: 8 
Score: 42.38 (290)
Differential: +5 points
AFL ranking: 9

Third quarters
Won: 5 
Score: 48.33 (321)
Differential: -50 points
AFL ranking: 11

Fourth quarters
Won: 4 
Score: 35.38 (248)
Differential: -90 points
AFL ranking: 15

Scoreless quarters, 2015: None

Goalless quarters, 2015: One: second quarter v North Melbourne, round four 

Best quarter for season 2015: 7.1 (43), third quarter v Carlton, round eight; 7.1 (43), first quarter v Collingwood round six

Best quarter since 2010: 12.1 (73), second quarter, round 19 v Melbourne, 2011; 11.7 (73), third quarter v Port Adelaide, round four, 2010

Quirky stat
Geelong has outscored its opposition by a total of 57 points in the opening 10 minutes of games this season – ranked No.1 in the competition.