1. Grand Final, 2009, MCG:
Geelong 12.8 (80) def St Kilda 9.14 (68)
This was an epic decider. The Saints, who had finished on top of the ladder, looked the better side for much of the afternoon. But the Cats reeled them in by kicking three unanswered goals in the last quarter. No Geelong fan will ever forget Matthew Scarlett's toe-poke in the middle of the ground, which set up Paul Chapman's winning goal and handed the Cats their second premiership in three seasons. Chapman won the Norm Smith Medal, while Darren Milburn, Gary Ablett, Jimmy Bartel and Harry Taylor were the other standout performers in what was a heroic team effort.

2. Preliminary final, 2007, MCG: 
Geelong 13.14 (92) def Collingwood 13.9 (87)
The Cats posted 100-point wins in the finals either side of this game, but they almost tripped up against a well-drilled Magpies side that was expertly coached by Mick Malthouse. Geelong led by five points at half-time and five at three-quarter time, and five points proved to be the final margin. Mathew Stokes and Steve Johnson both kicked three goals, while Gary Ablett and Joel Corey were the leading ball-winners with 31 disposals. Brad Ottens also had a huge game in the ruck. The following week the Cats broke their 44-year premiership drought. 
 
WATCH: Cameron Mooney looked at the 2007 preliminary final in the round six episode of Thirsty Camel Throwback Thursday

3. Semi-final, 2005, SCG:
Geelong 7.11 (53) def by Sydney Swans 7.14 (56)
The fact that the Cats have won three premierships since this game is the reason it can feature in an article like this. Few Geelong fans need reminding that the Cats led by four points at quarter-time, 20 at half-time and 17 at three-quarter time, before Swans forward Nick Davis bobbed up with four extraordinary goals in the final term. Davis's match-winning goal, which he slotted with just 45 seconds seconds remaining, was immortalised by the reaction of then-Channel 10 commentator Anthony Hudson, who exclaimed, "Nick Davis, Nick Davis, I don't believe it. I see it, but I don't believe it!"

4. Qualifying final, 1994, MCG:
Geelong 15.16 (106) def Footscray 15.11 (101)
The Malcolm Blight-coached Cats started brilliantly, kicking eight goals to three in the first quarter. But the Alan Joyce-led Dogs pegged them back by kicking nine goals to four in the middle two quarters. The margin was just two points at the final change, and the contest went down to the wire. The Cats were five points down when Billy Brownless earned the chance to make himself a hero by marking a pass from David Mensch with just seconds left on the clock. The siren sounded as Brownless was going back to take his kick. The big forward then put his kick straight through the middle, which led commentator Sandy Roberts to exclaim, "Billy, you are king of Geelong."

Bill Brownless kicks back in the rooms after his match-winning performance in a 1994 qualifying final

5. Preliminary final, 1994, MCG: 
Geelong 16.13 (109) def North Melbourne 14.19 (103)
This was a brilliant contest from start to finish. North made the early running, then the Cats hit back to lead by 24 points at half-time, and Geelong was still 18 points clear at the final change. With Wayne Carey on fire, North came charging home, and scores were level as the game entered its last minute. Just when it seemed the match was destined to end in a draw and be decided in extra-time, Leigh Tudor floated a left-foot pass in the direction of Gary Ablett Snr. The ball evaded Roos defender Mick Martyn and fell into Ablett's lap. As Martyn bemoaned his rotten luck, Ablett kicked the goal and Geelong was into its third Grand Final in six seasons.

6. Elimination final, 1991, Waverley Park:
Geelong 15.14 (104) def St Kilda 14.13 (97)
The Saints were playing in their first finals series since 1973, while the Cats were back in the finals action after missing out in 1990, and a crowd of almost 64,000 headed to Waverley Park to witness the show. A classic contest ensued, with Ken Sheldon's St Kilda side making the early running to lead by 19 points at half-time. However, Malcolm Blight's Geelong team kicked nine goals to five in the second half and snatched a remarkable seven-point win. Bill Brownless was the match-winner for the Cats, booting eight goals, while Tony Lockett produced an amazing effort up the other end to finish with 9.5.

Bill Brownless takes a mark in the 1991 elimination final

7. Grand Final, 1989, MCG:
Geelong 21.12 (138) def by Hawthorn 21.18 (144)
The Cats were playing in their first Grand Final since ’63, and their dream of winning a premiership in Malcolm Blight’s first season at the helm looked all over when the Hawks opened a 40-point quarter-time lead. But Geelong never gave in. With Norm Smith medallist Gary Ablett on fire up forward, the Cats stormed back into the contest. Ablett finished with nine goals, but his team fell an agonising six points short in one of the great premiership deciders ever played.

WATCH: Highlights of Ablett’s career, including his nine goals in the ’89 Grand Final

Gary Ablett speaks to reporters after kicking nine goals in the 1989 Grand Final

8. Elimination final, 1976, Waverley Park:
Geelong 14.18 (102) def Footscray 14.11 (95)
The Cats, who were in the first year of Rod Olsson’s stint as coach, were back in the finals for the first time since 1970. The Dogs, meanwhile, were being coached by Geelong legend Bill Goggin. A see-sawing game ensued, with the Cats jumping out to a 14-point lead at quarter-time, before Footscray hit back with six goals to two in the second term. The Dogs appeared on track for victory when they led by 13 points at the last change, but Geelong stormed home, kicking five goals to two in the last quarter to win by seven points. Larry Donohue booted four goals, while Jack Hawkins, Bruce Nankervis and Michael Turner each finished with a team-high 22 disposals.

9. Preliminary final, 1962, MCG:
Geelong 13.7 (85) drew Carlton 12.13 (85)
With almost 88,000 people watching on, Fred Wooller and Bill Miller led the way up forward as the Cats opened an 18-point half-time lead. But Carlton hit back in the third quarter, kicking five goals to two and narrowing the margin to just two points at the final change. A thrilling last quarter ensured, with the Cats kicking 4.2 to Carlton 4.4, and the game ended in a draw. The replay the following week, which drew a crowd of more than 99,000, was also a thriller, with the Blues prevailing by five points. The Cats recovered from their disappointment to win the premiership 12 months later.

10. Preliminary final, 1931, MCG:
Geelong 11.17 (83) def Carlton 11.11 (77)
The Cats looked gone for all money when they trailed 7.5 to 0.0 at quarter-time. But they turned the game on its head by kicking eight goals to one in the second quarter. Geelong then held sway in a low-scoring second half and won by six points. Champion centreman ‘Carji’ Greeves was best on ground. The Cats defeated Richmond in the Grand Final the following weekend.