Geelong have recorded back-to-back victories in what was an important win in the context of the Cats season, proving too strong for the Tigers in a 30 point triumph at IKON Park.

In what was a tough opening term, both teams took some time getting used to the blustery conditions which made scoring difficult. But after an early arm wrestle, unlikely first goalscorer Emma Kilpatrick broke the deadlock with four minutes to go in the quarter, kicking her first AFLW goal with a booming kick from 50 metres out.

The Cats had had the majority of the play with 10 inside 50’s to seven, but defended excellently when needed, led by Georgie Rankin who continued her striking form to start the season.

Aishling Moloney kicked off the scoring in the second quarter with a classic snap, as Richmond struggled to exit the Cats defensive 50. Geelong’s pressure was immense and they were able to convert intercept marks into goals, demonstrated by another first goalscorer in Caitlin Thorne coming from a mark from a kick out.

The Cats were able to keep Richmond to just three points at the half.

Jackie Parry continued her fantastic form from last week with nine marks and two goals, a real presence in attack for the Cats.

Geelong’s midfield showed plenty of run and carry, with Georgie Prespakis in particular making numerous eye catching escapades forward. Amy McDonald and Nina Morrison were strong in the contest as usual and helped get things moving forward, while Claudia Gunjaca and Rachel Kearns combined for 19 intercept possessions down back.

Geelong’s pressure carried out through the rest of the game but it was some brilliant transition plays that coach Dan Lowther would be most impressed with. A Kate Kenny goal in the third quarter being a prime example of Geelong’s deadly ball movement from half back.

Julia Crockett-Grills finished with two goals after getting to some good positions to finish off some great running plays, while Mikayla Bowen racked up 28 touches and had a hand in plenty of Geelong's scores, looking dangerous up forward.

Richmond rallied late and brought the margin back to 30 points, but the Cats had done what they needed to do to lock in their second win of the season.

Geelong will travel to Adelaide next week to take on Port Adelaide at Alberton Oval on Saturday at 1:05pm

2025 AFLW Season - Round 5

RICHMOND    0.1     0.3     2.4    4.5    (29)
GEELONG        1.4     4.7     7.10    8.11    (59)    

GOALS
Richmond: Shevlin, Hosking, Conti, Grieves
Geelong: Parry, Crockett-Grills 2, Moloney, Thorne, Kenny, Kilpatrick

BEST
Richmond: McKenzie, McKinnon, Scott, Conti
Geelong: Parry, Prespakis, Moloney, Morrison, Bowen, Crockett-Grills

INJURIES
Richmond: McKinnon (left knee)
Geelong: Morrison (left quad)

Crowd: 2,351 at Ikon Park