AFL Match Report | Round 15

Geelong's five game win streak has been snapped at the hands of the reigning premiers on Friday night, the Cats falling to Brisbane by 41 points at GMHBA Stadium.

The damage was done early as the Lions flexed their muscle, the Cats struggling to find scoring avenues despite another four-goal haul from Jeremy Cameron.

Tom Stewart (22 disposals, 15 intercept possessions) and Jack Henry (12 disposals, nine intercepts) fought hard defensively, helping to thwart a number of Brisbane's attacks throughout the night and helping to limit the damage at times.

Through the middle of the ground, Tom Atkins continued to throw himself into contests and finished the night with 21 disposals, eight clearances and six tackles while also picking up six score involvements and five intercept possessions.

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Despite all the excitement in the pre-game build up, Geelong had to weather an early storm as Brisbane piled on the first four goals of the match, the Cats ultimately limited the damage but still trailed by 17 points at the first break.

Under immense pressure early, Tom Atkins did everything he could to wrestle back the ascendancy collecting seven disposals and a pair of clearances, also producing the top highlight of the quarter with a brilliant run down tackle on Lachie Neale.

Geelong started to gain ascendancy around stoppages in the second term but turnovers at inopportune times stifled any momentum, Brisbane capitalising to push the lead out to 23 points at half time.

Bailey Smith and Tom Atkins were instrumental through the middle combining for seven clearances in the second stanza, while Jeremy Cameron's two goals were pivotal to help keep the Cats within striking distance at the main break.

Withstanding a barrage of inside 50 entries from the Lions, Jack Henry and Tom Stewart stood tall down back picking off 13 intercept possessions between them in the opening half.

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GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 20: Tyson Stengle of the Cats warms up during the 2025 AFL Round 15 match between the Geelong Cats and the Brisbane Lions at GMHBA Stadium on June 20, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 20: Patrick Dangerfield of the Cats is seen before his 350th match during the 2025 AFL Round 15 match between the Geelong Cats and the Brisbane Lions at GMHBA Stadium on June 20, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 20: Bailey Smith of the Cats warms up during the 2025 AFL Round 15 match between the Geelong Cats and the Brisbane Lions at GMHBA Stadium on June 20, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 20: Patrick Dangerfield of the Cats warms up during the 2025 AFL Round 15 match between the Geelong Cats and the Brisbane Lions at GMHBA Stadium on June 20, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 20: Bailey Smith of the Cats warms up during the round 15 AFL match between Geelong Cats and Brisbane Lions at GMHBA Stadium, on June 20, 2025, in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images via AFL Photos)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 20: Bailey Smith of the Cats looks on during the round 15 AFL match between Geelong Cats and Brisbane Lions at GMHBA Stadium, on June 20, 2025, in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images via AFL Photos)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 20: Patrick Dangerfield of the Cats is seen with daughter Winnifred before his 350th match during the 2025 AFL Round 15 match between the Geelong Cats and the Brisbane Lions at GMHBA Stadium on June 20, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 20: Patrick Dangerfield of the Cats is seen with children George, Felicity and Winnifred before his 350th match during the 2025 AFL Round 15 match between the Geelong Cats and the Brisbane Lions at GMHBA Stadium on June 20, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 20: Patrick Dangerfield of the Cats walks up the race for his 350th match during the 2025 AFL Round 15 match between the Geelong Cats and the Brisbane Lions at GMHBA Stadium on June 20, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 20: Tyson Stengle of the Cats is seen with Maggie Betts before his 100th match during the 2025 AFL Round 15 match between the Geelong Cats and the Brisbane Lions at GMHBA Stadium on June 20, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 20: Patrick Dangerfield of the Cats in action during the 2025 AFL Round 15 match between the Geelong Cats and the Brisbane Lions at GMHBA Stadium on June 20, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 20: Patrick Dangerfield of the Cats leads his team out onto the field during the round 15 AFL match between Geelong Cats and Brisbane Lions at GMHBA Stadium, on June 20, 2025, in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images via AFL Photos)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 20: Patrick Dangerfield of the Cats is seen with children George, Felicity and Winnifred and niece Daisy before his 350th match during the 2025 AFL Round 15 match between the Geelong Cats and the Brisbane Lions at GMHBA Stadium on June 20, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 20: Bailey Smith of the Cats handpasses the ball during the 2025 AFL Round 15 match between the Geelong Cats and the Brisbane Lions at GMHBA Stadium on June 20, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by James Wiltshire/AFL Photos)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 20: Kai Lohmann of the Lions marks the ball with Zach Guthrie of the Cats during the 2025 AFL Round 15 match between the Geelong Cats and the Brisbane Lions at GMHBA Stadium on June 20, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by James Wiltshire/AFL Photos)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 20: Rhys Stanley of the Cats and Darcy Fort of the Lions compete in a ruck contest during the 2025 AFL Round 15 match between the Geelong Cats and the Brisbane Lions at GMHBA Stadium on June 20, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 20: Bailey Smith of the Cats and Zac Bailey of the Lions compete for the ball during the 2025 AFL Round 15 match between the Geelong Cats and the Brisbane Lions at GMHBA Stadium on June 20, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 20: Bailey Smith of the Cats gives away a 50m penalty during the 2025 AFL Round 15 match between the Geelong Cats and the Brisbane Lions at GMHBA Stadium on June 20, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by James Wiltshire/AFL Photos)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 20: Tyson Stengle of the Cats kicks the ball during the 2025 AFL Round 15 match between the Geelong Cats and the Brisbane Lions at GMHBA Stadium on June 20, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 20: Tyson Stengle of the Cats watches a shot on goal during the 2025 AFL Round 15 match between the Geelong Cats and the Brisbane Lions at GMHBA Stadium on June 20, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 20: Max Holmes of the Cats is tackled by Dayne Zorko of the Lions during the 2025 AFL Round 15 match between the Geelong Cats and the Brisbane Lions at GMHBA Stadium on June 20, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 20: Patrick Dangerfield of the Cats in the huddle during the 2025 AFL Round 15 match between the Geelong Cats and the Brisbane Lions at GMHBA Stadium on June 20, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by James Wiltshire/AFL Photos)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 20: Lachie Neale of the Lions and Bailey Smith of the Cats compete for the ball during the 2025 AFL Round 15 match between the Geelong Cats and the Brisbane Lions at GMHBA Stadium on June 20, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 20: Oliver Dempsey of the Cats marks during the round 15 AFL match between Geelong Cats and Brisbane Lions at GMHBA Stadium, on June 20, 2025, in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images via AFL Photos)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 20: Jack Martin of the Cats looks for options during the 2025 AFL Round 15 match between the Geelong Cats and the Brisbane Lions at GMHBA Stadium on June 20, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by James Wiltshire/AFL Photos)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 20: Patrick Dangerfield of the Cats is seen during the 2025 AFL Round 15 match between the Geelong Cats and the Brisbane Lions at GMHBA Stadium on June 20, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 20: Ryan Lester of the Lions and Jeremy Cameron of the Cats compete for the ball during the 2025 AFL Round 15 match between the Geelong Cats and the Brisbane Lions at GMHBA Stadium on June 20, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 20: Lachie Neale of the Lions is tackled by Tom Atkins of the Cats during the 2025 AFL Round 15 match between the Geelong Cats and the Brisbane Lions at GMHBA Stadium on June 20, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by James Wiltshire/AFL Photos)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 20: Mark Blicavs of the Cats wants caught with the ball during the 2025 AFL Round 15 match between the Geelong Cats and the Brisbane Lions at GMHBA Stadium on June 20, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by James Wiltshire/AFL Photos)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 20: Patrick Dangerfield of the Cats is seen with children George and Winnifred before his 350th match during the 2025 AFL Round 15 match between the Geelong Cats and the Brisbane Lions at GMHBA Stadium on June 20, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 20: Chris Scott, Senior Coach of the Cats during the 2025 AFL Round 15 match between the Geelong Cats and the Brisbane Lions at GMHBA Stadium on June 20, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by James Wiltshire/AFL Photos)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 20: Patrick Dangerfield of the Cats kicks the ball during the 2025 AFL Round 15 match between the Geelong Cats and the Brisbane Lions at GMHBA Stadium on June 20, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 20: Shannon Neale of the Cats marks the ball during the 2025 AFL Round 15 match between the Geelong Cats and the Brisbane Lions at GMHBA Stadium on June 20, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 20: Mitch Duncan of the Cats in action during the 2025 AFL Round 15 match between the Geelong Cats and the Brisbane Lions at GMHBA Stadium on June 20, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 20: Max Holmes of the Cats and Curtis Deboy, AFL Field Umpire share a discussion during the 2025 AFL Round 15 match between the Geelong Cats and the Brisbane Lions at GMHBA Stadium on June 20, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 20: Patrick Dangerfield of the Cats daughter Winnifred is seen before his 350th match during the 2025 AFL Round 15 match between the Geelong Cats and the Brisbane Lions at GMHBA Stadium on June 20, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 20: Patrick Dangerfield of the Cats prepares to walk up the race for his 350th match during the 2025 AFL Round 15 match between the Geelong Cats and the Brisbane Lions at GMHBA Stadium on June 20, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 20: Bailey Smith of the Cats kicks the ball during the 2025 AFL Round 15 match between the Geelong Cats and the Brisbane Lions at GMHBA Stadium on June 20, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by James Wiltshire/AFL Photos)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 20: Tom Atkins of the Cats and Darcy Fort of the Lions compete for the ball during the 2025 AFL Round 15 match between the Geelong Cats and the Brisbane Lions at GMHBA Stadium on June 20, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 20: Tyson Stengle of the Cats is tackled by Noah Answerth of the Lions during the 2025 AFL Round 15 match between the Geelong Cats and the Brisbane Lions at GMHBA Stadium on June 20, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by James Wiltshire/AFL Photos)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 20: Bailey Smith of the Cats handballs whilst being tackled during the round 15 AFL match between Geelong Cats and Brisbane Lions at GMHBA Stadium, on June 20, 2025, in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images via AFL Photos)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 20: Oisin Mullin of the Cats handballs during the round 15 AFL match between Geelong Cats and Brisbane Lions at GMHBA Stadium, on June 20, 2025, in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images via AFL Photos)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 20: Patrick Dangerfield of the Cats marks during the round 15 AFL match between Geelong Cats and Brisbane Lions at GMHBA Stadium, on June 20, 2025, in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images via AFL Photos)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 20: Jeremy Cameron of the Cats celebrates a goal during the 2025 AFL Round 15 match between the Geelong Cats and the Brisbane Lions at GMHBA Stadium on June 20, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by James Wiltshire/AFL Photos)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 20: Mark Blicavs of the Cats kicks the ball during the 2025 AFL Round 15 match between the Geelong Cats and the Brisbane Lions at GMHBA Stadium on June 20, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by James Wiltshire/AFL Photos)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 20: Tom Atkins of the Cats in action during the 2025 AFL Round 15 match between the Geelong Cats and the Brisbane Lions at GMHBA Stadium on June 20, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 20: Tom Atkins of the Cats evades Cam Rayner of the Lions during the 2025 AFL Round 15 match between the Geelong Cats and the Brisbane Lions at GMHBA Stadium on June 20, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 20: Rhys Stanley of the Cats stretches for the ball with Harris Andrews of the Lions during the 2025 AFL Round 15 match between the Geelong Cats and the Brisbane Lions at GMHBA Stadium on June 20, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by James Wiltshire/AFL Photos)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 20: Connor O'Sullivan of the Cats misses his first goal during the 2025 AFL Round 15 match between the Geelong Cats and the Brisbane Lions at GMHBA Stadium on June 20, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by James Wiltshire/AFL Photos)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 20: Josh Dunkley of the Lions remonstrates with Bailey Smith of the Cats after a high tackle on Levi Ashcroft of the Lions during the round 15 AFL match between Geelong Cats and Brisbane Lions at GMHBA Stadium, on June 20, 2025, in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images via AFL Photos)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 20: Mitch Duncan of the Cats slips during the 2025 AFL Round 15 match between the Geelong Cats and the Brisbane Lions at GMHBA Stadium on June 20, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by James Wiltshire/AFL Photos)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 20: Darcy Fort of the Lions compete in a ruck contest Mark Blicavs of the Cats during the 2025 AFL Round 15 match between the Geelong Cats and the Brisbane Lions at GMHBA Stadium on June 20, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by James Wiltshire/AFL Photos)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 20: Brad Close of the Cats kicks the ball during the 2025 AFL Round 15 match between the Geelong Cats and the Brisbane Lions at GMHBA Stadium on June 20, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by James Wiltshire/AFL Photos)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 20: Eric Hipwood of the Lions handballs whilst being tackled by Lawson Humphries of the Cats during the round 15 AFL match between Geelong Cats and Brisbane Lions at GMHBA Stadium, on June 20, 2025, in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images via AFL Photos)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 20: Shaun Mannagh of the Cats runs during the 2025 AFL Round 15 match between the Geelong Cats and the Brisbane Lions at GMHBA Stadium on June 20, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by James Wiltshire/AFL Photos)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 20: Patrick Dangerfield of the Cats is chased by Hugh McCluggage of the Lions during the 2025 AFL Round 15 match between the Geelong Cats and the Brisbane Lions at GMHBA Stadium on June 20, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos)

Brisbane made an emphatic move after half time as they slammed through four unanswered goals to open up a game high 45 point lead, Geelong able to narrow the gap to 32 points at the final break.

Any chance of the Cats mounting a challenge was quickly snuffed out in the last quarter, the Lions kicking the opening two goals in under five minutes, Geelong eventually falling by 41 points.

Geelong will enjoy a chance to reset next weekend with their bye, before returning to GMHBA Stadium the following week to take on Richmond.

2025 AFL Season - Round 15

GEELONG 1.3 3.5 5.10 6.15 (51)
BRISBANE 4.2 7.4 11.6 14.8 (92)

GOALS
Geelong: Cameron 4, Neale, Miers 1
Brisbane: Morris 5, Rayner 3, Lohmann 2, Wilmot, McCluggage, W.Ashcroft, L.Ashcroft 1

DISPOSALS
Geelong: Smith 28, Holmes 23, Stewart 22, Martin, Atkins 21
Brisbane: Zorko 33, Dunkley 30, W.Ashcroft 28, Berry 26, Fletcher, L.Ashcroft 23

SUBSTITUTES
Geelong: Ollie Henry (replaced Mitch Duncan in the third quarter)
Brisbane: Bruce Reville (replaced Brandon Starcevich in the fourth quarter)

LATE CHANGES
Geelong: Nil
Brisbane: Darcy Gardiner (replaced by Bruce Reville)

CROWD: 35,367 @ GMHBA Stadium

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