The Matthew Scarlett toe poke. The Leo Barry mark. The Wayne Harmes tap to advantage.

A collection of moments that will be immortalised in football folklore.

When September rolls around, more often than not it’s these fleeting flashes in time that live on forever.

As the finals fixture arrives once again for the Cats, the chance to own a legendary moment arrives as well. It’s time for Geelong to embrace the moment. 

The Cats aren’t short on rich and compelling stories this finals series. You can begin with Gary Ablett.

The most famous name in Geelong has come home and is ready to embrace the finals spotlight once again. Chris Scott was quick to point that out in his most recent press conference.

“The great player has been off the big stage for too long, I’m looking forward to seeing him back on it,” Scott said.

Tom Hawkins is in some of the best form of his long career and lives for the big moment.

The Cats spearhead is the embodiment of the phrase, ‘the talls don’t get any smaller in finals’.

Patrick Dangerfield has hit top speed with a game-busting performance on the eve of finals, while the courage of Joel Selwood will ensure he is always a candidate for a historic moment.

Then there are the young guns hungry to make their name.

Tim Kelly has rewritten the rules on just how much a first-year player can offer, while Esava Ratugolea is mounting a desperate attempt to return from a broken ankle.  

Nobody can predict where or when ‘that moment’ will occur, but the Cats have put their name in the mix.

The moments will come. It’s now up to the Cats to take them.