Review Geelong beat Doggies by 5 points and break their hearts.

[DangerHere]

Huge game, huge win in the scheme of things and where we can finish at the end of the home and away season.

Amazing last second mark and goal by Rohan, just bloody Amazing. I’m still shaking my head, and trembling

 

[cats_09]

... funny... how many throws did the Cats get done for this eve??...

We obviously didn't pay the umpires enough to turn a blind eye to them

What's the going rate that the Bulldogs pay per throw?

 

[MacStradbroke]

... funny... how many throws did the Cats get done for this eve??...

 

[catempire]

... funny... how many throws did the Cats get done for this eve??...

 

[Turbocat]

Tom Stewart just played one of the all time great games from a defender. Privilege to watch. That is all.

Maybe its been too long but I cant remember a marking effort from a HBF type like it.

 

[WindyHillZephyr]

Selwood ok after eye poke/gouge?

 

[Cursed Cat]

That was riveting.
Match of the year to date without question.
A tough win against Serious Opposition.

Full credit to the 7000-strong crowd (and Ch7's sound production) for providing plenty of atmosphere.

I can't deny I enjoy watching the Dogs in action - they have an oddly diverse group who cohere to unlikely effect.
For a period in the first half tonight they looked scary good - and yet they found another gear in the third, and did not wilt one little bit in the Last.
Great Opponents.

The loss of Mitch Duncan early hurt, we could have used his artistry by foot on a night in which our finishing skills routinely lacked polish. Shaun Higgins tried, but was a pale replacement - we ultimately won thanks to Gary Rohan's set shot; but I also thought we generated more consistent chances than the Dogs did overall, and I thought we were the better team on the night - just.

Narkle and Parfitt have shown an inherent understanding of the ol' 1-2 that the Guthrie brothers could do well to study.
Narkle's return was a reminder of his talent and also of the fact that you can usually use an extra class midfielder, regardless of roles and structures.
Say what you want about Q. Narkle and his future at the club, what cannot be questioned is the fact that he is proud and has never dropped his head or pouted; he comes in after a long layoff and generally performs admirably. Tonight no exception.

We saw the best Luke Dahlhaus game for the year, such as it was.
It was putrid to the eye, but largely effective in the slippery conditions.

I went into the game anticipating a mighty duel between Jack Henry and the entertaining Aaron Naughton, but while the contest had it's moments, Jack Henry provided nearly all of the highlights; nerveless in the air despite a couple of glaring errors.
Naughton went off injured thanks to Jed Bews sheer hardness. Bews was pretty good tonight btw.
Like Henry, Naughton has my admiration for his fearlessness in the aerial contests; he came up against a kindred spirit tonight.

The Bailey Smith vs Isaac Smith duel proved even better 1v1 duel than the one I'd been anticipating; two genuine wingmen, one a veteran and the other a modern exponent of the role. Each contributed well, I thought Isaac's first half was huge but Bailey fought back very well.

Did Tom Stewart play on Josh Bruce?
Stewart made a couple of very uncharacteristic blues early on; thereafter he was more comfortable in the air than Qantas.
Bruce kicked made the most of his limited opportunities, but Stewart was as repellent as a can of Mortein.
Before I forget: Brian Taylor is the worst commentator I've ever heard.

Jeremy Cameron's pace combined with a high level of skill is a pretty irresistible combination; he was held for long stretches tonight but when he bobs up he makes it count.

Great win; I am reasonably sure I saw a statistic a while ago that had Geelong at the top of the tree when it comes to games won with a kick after the siren; I'm lucky enough to remember at least 7-8 without too much trouble (and a couple gone the other way).

 

[Bulldogs85]

Shattered but congratulations on the win

 

[Turbocat]

Free's. 20 to 13 is the right?

 

[CoreyJoel]

All the talk will be about Rohan and I understand that but Stewart was ridiculous tonight. No way we win that game without him tonight.
Also felt like we gave left their wings far too much space tonight, in particular Hunter, which is a bit off on our skinny ground. Something to work on.

 

[Boxhead_31]

Ladies and Gentlemen I present to you the new World Record Holders

 

[CoreyJoel]

Shattered but congratulations on the win

Unlucky to come out of this with 0 points. Could be a cracker come finals time.

 

[Hello Kitty]

... funny... how many throws did the Cats get done for this eve??...

Go + sook at home!

 

[TryAnHit]

Great win.

Can someone explain to me why Scott would not tag with OConnor.... hes been crushing and just let libba run free.

 

[Boxhead_31]

This blokes will to win can never be questioned

 

[OddYears]

That has to be Dahl’s best game in ages.

 

[year of the cat]

Maybe its been too long but I cant remember a marking effort from a HBF type like it.

Neither can I. Jeremy Howe the only one I can think of in recent times. Hinkley the last from us.

 

[Jimmy Willis Jawline]

Huge win in the scheme of the season.
Doggies brought their best, all night, and the Cats withstood it.
Joel Selwood like a fine wine
Gary Rohan = Iceman
3 votes Tommy Stewart

 

[calder_daddy]

Still got to see how he pulls up

Not worth the risk next week if he's not right

If it wasn’t against the lions I’d agree
He plays so well against them, sit him deep all game if he’s not right

 

[Bulldogs85]

Unlucky to come out of this with 0 points. Could be a cracker come finals time.

It’s the game of the year for me both teams played great footy tonight best of luck for the rest of the year

 

[Ricketz]

Free's. 20 to 13 is the right?

Yep.

 

[geelong_crazy26]

Gary ******* rohan!!!

Don’t you love it when a classic old school whipping boy from years gone by goes back and seals one after the siren??

 

[CabWesty]

Fitting that it was Chucky with the goal after the siren.

Was coming in to post exactly the same!

 

[calder_daddy]

... funny... how many throws did the Cats get done for this eve??...

Geelong 19

Libba 20

 

[Footy_Fan2007]

Shattered but congratulations on the win

Just saw your mob first hand. Bloody good team.