No Dangerfield for the Cats, Stewart back in. Kelly and Ryan out for West Coast, Yeo back in. The Eagles competitive early at least, Hawkins goals to end the 1st term, Cast up 13. Cameron with a good contested mark and converts. You need to matchup on him, can't just allow him to float back and then attack unmanned. McGovern subbed out for the Eagles, but they manage to keep it close and it's all tied at the half. Geelong kick away again pretty quickly, up 18 at 3-quarter time. They close it out by that same margin, a good effort by the Eagles though considering past performances. Geelong dominated the hit-outs, were +9 in clearances, with 11 more inside 50's and 3 more scoring shots. Blicavs best afield, with 17 disposals, 18 hit-outs, 7 clearances and 5 intercepts. C. Guthrie 25 disposals, 5 inside 50's and 13 tackles. Cameron 19 disposals, 7 inside 50's, 447 metres gained, a goal and 3 assists. For West Coast, Cripps 16 disposals, 6 inside 50's, 5 tackles, 478 metres gained and 2 goals. Barrass 18 disposals, 12 intercepts.
3. (Geel) M. Blicavs, 2. (Geel) C. Guthrie, 1. (Wce) J. Cripps.
3. (Geel) M. Blicavs, 2. (Geel) C. Guthrie, 1. (Wce) J. Cripps.