GEELONG has returned to winning ways with a 30-point win over Richmond at GMHBA Stadium on Saturday night.
The Cats trailed by 29 points late in the second quarter, but started to lift with two goals just before half-time to trail by 16 points at the main break.
Geelong slammed through six goals in the third quarter to lead by three points at the final change, finally steamrolling the plucky Tigers in the final term to win 15.9 (99) to 10.9 (69).
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After taking the lead for the first time 20 minutes into the third quarter, the Cats dominated the second half, scoring 14.6 to Richmond's 3.2.
The swing in momentum started in the middle with the Cats dominant in clearances (10-1) and contested possessions (26-11) in the third term. Jack Bowes, Tom Atkins, Tanner Bruhn and Mitch Duncan were all influential.
Bowes in particular set the tone for the second half comeback with a dominant third term when he registered 10 disposals, three clearances and a goal in that quarter. He finished with an equal team-high 29 disposals and nine clearances.
Forward of the ball Ollie Dempsey dominated with three goals and 27 possessions, while Shannon Neale and Tom Hawkins contributed two goals apiece.
Behind the ball, defenders Tom Stewart and Zach Guthrie were again prominent, helping keep the Cats in the hunt when Richmond had the momentum.
Geelong's next challenge is against ladder-leaders Sydney at the SCG on Sunday 9 June.
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Geelong's Next Generation Academy Program
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Time Cat-Sule Round 8 | Ottens Reflects On 2000s North Rivalry
Brad Ottens joins this weeks Time Cat-Sule, reflecting on the heated rivalry Geelong had with North Melbourne in the late 2000s, from history changing losses to pre-game scuffles! Tickets are on sale NOW for our Round 8 clash with North Melbourne!
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To The Final Bell | Oisin Mullin Joins, Looking Ahead To North!
50 gamer and arguably the games best tagger Oisin Mullin joins the show to discuss his role in the team and his AFL journey so far! We review our match against Port and look ahead to our next game at home against North.
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The Resilience Project | Cats Help Reach Our Community
Geelong along with GMHBA and the Resilience Project, helped host over 2500+ primary and secondary schoolkids last week, to help educate around the important of mental health awareness.
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Time Cat-Sule | Round 7, 2008 Taylor Saves Day After Pavlich Opportunity
Ahead of Geelong's game against Port Adelaide, let's throw back to the last time the Cats played on ANZAC Day in this thrilling clash against Fremantle.
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GEELONG 2.2 5.3 11.5 15.9 (99)
RICHMOND 4.3 7.7 10.8 10.9 (69)
GOALS
Geelong: Dempsey 3, Hawkins 2, Neale, Holmes, Neale, Stengle, Z.Guthrie, Cameron, Hawkins, Close, Bruhn, Bowes
Richmond: Ryan 2, Martin 2, Lefau 2, Mansell, Cumberland, Campbell, Baker
BEST
Geelong: Holmes, Dempsey, Duncan, Bowes, Stewart
Richmond: Baker, Graham, McAuliffe, Rioli, Martin
INJURIES
Geelong: O.Henry (hamstring)
Richmond: Lefau (leg)
SUBSTITUTES
Geelong: Gary Rohan, replaced Oliver Henry in the third quarter
Richmond: Kaleb Smith, replaced Marlion Pickett in the fourth quarter
Crowd: 31,714 at GMHBA Stadium
