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Geelong MC
2024 VFL Premiership Season
Coburg Lions v Geelong
Round 8 •
66 10.6
Full Time
88 13.10
Cats Won By 22
Piranha Park,  Coburg 

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    VFL Team Selection | Round 8

    The team is in for Geelong's clash with Coburg on Saturday

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    James Willis returns to Geelong's VFL line-up this week. Photo: Arj Giese

    Geelong has made four changes to its VFL line-up ahead of Saturday's clash with Coburg at Piranha Park.

    AFL-listed duo Phoenix Foster and James Willis return to the line-up, while Barwon Heads and Geelong Falcons player Joe Pike is set to make his VFL debut, and Geelong West Giants' Tanner Lovell is set to play his first VFL game for 2024.

    VFL Match Centre | Round 8

    The quartet come into the side for Shannon Neale, Oisin Mullin (both called up to the AFL side), Osca Riccardi (injury) and Jamieson Ballantyne (illness).

    Geelong will be eager to pick up where it left off before last week's bye, having won its past four matches in a row. The Cats currently sit fourth on the ladder, but a few big wins have them boasting the second-best percentage in the league with 132.1 per cent.

    The VFL Cats will take on Coburg on Saturday afternoon at Piranha Park in Coburg, with first bounce at 1.05pm. 

    All matches in the 2024 Smithy’s VFL and VFLW seasons will be live streamed free via the AFL website, AFL Live Official App and VFL App.

    VFL Round 8

    Coburg v Geelong
    1.05pm AEST, Saturday 18 May, 2024
    Piranha Park, Coburg

    In: Phoenix Foster, James Willis, Tanner Lovell, Joe Pike

    Out: Shannon Neale (AFL), Oisin Mullin (AFL), Osca Riccardi (injured), Jamieson Ballantyne (illness)

    Backs 14. Connor O'Sullivan 19. Phoenix Foster 31. Oscar Murdoch
    Half Backs 24. Jed Bews 43. Emerson Jeka 17. Lawson Humphries
    Centreline 65. Hamish Sinnott 41. Mitch Hardie 10. Mitch Knevitt
    Half Forwards 84. Joe Pike 50. Dan Capiron (C) 20. James Willis
    Forwards 64. Patrick Hughes 7. Shaun Mannagh 48. Kaelan Bradtke
    Followers 56. Ajang Kuol mun 40. Ted Clohesy 15. George Stevens
    Interchange 62. Marcus Herbert 78. Tanner Lovell 66. Tanner Lewis
      63. Todd White 53. Darcy Edmends  
    23rd Player     64. Patrick Hughes
    Emergencies 59. Kye Annand 71. Will Christie 75. Ryan Eyers
    76. Ryley Hutchins 79. Lewis Antonac 82. Hamish Lucas
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    VFL Match Report | Cats Record Gutsy Win Over Lions

    The VFL Cats have won their fifth game in a row, taking down Coburg on Saturday afternoon

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    Emerson Jeka in Action for VFL Cats Against Coburg. Photo by Jack Mirrielees

    The VFL Cats have recorded their fifth straight win, toughing out an important 22 point victory over Coburg on Saturday afternoon. 

    Geelong was tested by a plucky Lions outfit, but strong performances from Jhye Clark (27 disposals & 2 Goals) and Mitch Hardie (28 disposals & 2 Goals) steered the Cats home. 

    Shaun Mannagh was lively up forward booting three goals, with the win moving Geelong back into third spot on the VFL ladder. 

    The Cats withstood an early challenge from the Lions, before Phoenix Foster got Geelong rolling with their first goal midway through the opening term.

    Jhye Clark calmly slotted a set shot to give the Cats their second, before a clean Shaun Mannagh clearance sent Mitch Knevitt into an open goal to put Geelong in front.

    A brilliant handball chain late in the quarter ended with Tanner Lovell, who split the middle to give the Cats a five point lead at the first break.

    Lawson Humphries kickstarted Geelong with a piece of individual brilliance early in the second term, intercepting a Coburg kick and launching home a long range goal on the run.

    Mitch Hardie and Shaun Mannagh put through a pair of classy snaps, while Jhye Clark launched through his second major as the Cats hung on to a slender six point lead at the main break. 

    Humphries was instrumental off half back with 17 disposals and numerous intercept marks, while Mitch Hardie continued his sensational start to the year with 16 touches in the opening half.

    Geelong landed the first decisive blow after half time, with Mannagh and Hardie both curling home two consecutive goals in quick succession to extend the Cats lead.

    Debutant Joe Pike stood tall late in the third quarter plucking a strong pack mark, before converting the set shot for his first goal in the blue and white hoops, to give the Cats a 14 point lead at the final break.

    Pike once again seized a big moment in the last quarter, calmly converting a set shot against the flow of play as the Lions mounted one final challenge. 

    Mannagh slammed the door shut with a miraculous snap from deep in the pocket, as the Cats closed out an important 22 point victory. 

    Fresh off the plane from Darwin, Jhye Clark showed no signs of fatigue as he amassed 27 disposals and six clearances to go with two goals. 

    George Stevens was strong in the middle with 24 possessions, while Lawson Humphries continued his terrific start to the year with 23 disposals and eight marks. 

    The VFL Cats will return home next Saturday for a curtain raiser at GMHBA Stadium, taking on the GWS Giants from 12.05pm. 

    VFL Round 8

    GEELONG    4.2    8.4    11.8    13.10   (88)
    COBURG      3.3    7.4     9.6     10.6    (66)
     
    GOALS: Mannagh 3, Clark, Hardie, Pike 2, Foster, Knevitt, Lovell, Humphries 1

    DISPOSALS: Hardie 28, Clark 27, Stevens 24, Humphries 23, Herbert 20

    @ Piranha Park, Coburg

     

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    VFLW Match Report | Cats Fall to Casey

    The VFLW Cats have fallen short against Casey, despite mounting a strong comeback after quarter time

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