They’ve done it again.

Geelong and Hawthorn put on yet another classic at the MCG on Friday night, with Isaac Smith missing a goal after the siren to hand the Cats the win.

The match was everything we’ve come to expect from the two most successful clubs of this century; tough and contested from start to finish, it always felt destined for a thrilling finale.

The Hawks now face the prospect of facing the rejuvenated Bulldogs in a sudden death Semi Final next Friday night at the MCG, while the Cats will enjoy a week off before facing one of Sydney, GWS, Adelaide or North Melbourne.