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I posted this before, but I think it's worth another look.
It's basically a snapshot of the last 20 years of Hawthorn mastery over Geelong.
Of all the clubs in the AFL, I feel the sorriest for the Cat fans. Even during our ordinary last decade, we've still managed to cause them plenty of grief.
Although your handbaggers may never win another flag, at least you know they'll always be competitive.
It's basically a snapshot of the last 20 years of Hawthorn mastery over Geelong.
Of all the clubs in the AFL, I feel the sorriest for the Cat fans. Even during our ordinary last decade, we've still managed to cause them plenty of grief.
- 1987 Round 22: Jason Dunstall knocks the Cats out of the finals race with 2 goals in time-on at Kardinia Park.
- 1988 Night Grand Final: Defender Chris Mew roosts the winning goal from 55m with seconds remaining.
- 1989 Round 6: Hawthorn turn around a first-half, 10 goal deficit to defeat the Cats, 26 goals to 25.
- 1989 Grand Final: Hawthorn defeat Geelong by 6pts in one of the greatest GFs ever, Dipper and Dermie both climb off the canvas.
- 1991 2nd Semi: Hawthorn def Geelong by 2pts, Jarman kicks a wonder goal from the Member's forward pocket to snatch the lead in time-on.
- 1995 Round 7: Hawthorn (8th) beat the Cats (4th) on Geelong's own dunghill
- 1996 Round 15: In spite of a rash of injuries, the 10th placed Hawks beat 5th placed Geelong by 2pts at Kardinia Park
- 1997 Round 12: 10th placed Hawthorn upset the 3rd placed Cats by 6pts at KP, Daniel Harford kicking the matchwinner from the boundary line
- 1999 Round 21: Hawthorn eliminate Geelong from finals contention in a 2pt thriller, Crawford seals his Brownlow with a BOG and a match-saving tackle in the dying seconds
- 2000 Elimination Final: Hawthorn (8th) defeat Geelong (5th) by 9pts
- 2002 Round 22: Geelong are bundled out of the top 8 when they lose to the Hawks by 18pts.
- 2006 Round 3: Hawthorn send the premiership favourite's season into a tailspin when they shock the Cats in Geelong by 52pts
- 2006 Round 22: Hawthorn give Johnny Barker a memorable send-off, thumping the Cats by 10 goals
- Since their last flag in '63, we've won 8 premierships.
Although your handbaggers may never win another flag, at least you know they'll always be competitive.
from the period of 1897-2006 Geelong has played Hawthorn 138 times
Geelong have won 72 times, Hawks have won 65 and 1 draw. Geelong has won 52% of all H&A games against the Hawks.
Interestingly when you look at Finals appearances the stats are as follows:
Geelong: played 92 finals, won 37 finals, lost 54, 1 draw
Hawks played 60 finals, won 37 finals, lost 23. Hawks have a better winning %, because they have appeared in less final series than Geelong.
Pretty even up to this point but this is where the hawks win:
Geelong: 13 GF's played, won 6, lost 8 (1897 there was no GF but declared RU for being 2nd on the ladder)
Hawks:14 GF's played, won 9, Runer Up 5 times

