Match

Geelong Cats vs Hawthorn

Commentary / 09 Sep 2016

Pre Game

59:30

Welcome to MCG for the Geelong Cats v Hawthorn Round 1 clash.

59:33

Outs for Cats: J.Bews

59:34

Ins for Cats: S.Selwood

59:35

Outs for Hawks: M.Pittonet, B.Hartung, J.Sicily

59:36

Ins for Hawks: B.Stratton, B.McEvoy, D.Howe

00:00

Don't forget to enter your tips for this match, you have until the bounce to make your selection.

00:10

The Cats allowed their opposition to record a hitout-to-advantage rate of 25 per cent this season, which is the lowest conceded by any side.

Quarter 1

00:00

Q1 is now underway.

03:20

Geelong have won the first three clearances of the game, however their first goal was generated from an attacking half intercept.

08:23

SCORE BEHIND - Cats (Rushed)

10:47

SCORE BEHIND - Hawks (Sam Mitchell)

13:16

Hawthorn has had ten of the last eleven inside 50's, but are yet to launch a goal from these entries.

14:24

SCORE GOAL - Hawks (Bradley Hill)

16:12

SCORE BEHIND - Cats (Rushed)

18:16

Hawthorn has been far more effective from intercept possessions, launching an inside 50 from 50 per cent of defensive midfield chains.

18:32

Cats Interchange - Scott Selwood off due to the blood rule.

18:42

Hawks Interchange - Luke Hodge off due to the blood rule.

19:07

SCORE BEHIND - Hawks (Cyril Rioli)

21:15

Geelong is leading the contested possession and clearance count by nine and three respectively. But, they have only generated three inside 50's and are yet to launch a score from stoppages.

22:35

SCORE BEHIND - Cats (Rushed)

23:58

SCORE GOAL - Cats (Tom Hawkins)

24:37

Geelong has had the last five inside 50s, in which four have been launched from intercepts. They have now created 2 more scores from two less intercepts than Hawthorn.

28:16

Patrick Dangerfield has exerted his influence early on with a team high nine disposals ias well as five contested possessions and 229 metres gained. Grant Birchall has had a season high five marks for the quarter and three intercept possessions.

28:30

The siren has sounded to end Q1.

Quarter 2

00:00

Q2 is now underway.

01:13

SCORE GOAL - Cats (Joel Selwood)

02:36

SCORE BEHIND - Cats (Rhys Stanley)

03:55

Hawks Interchange - Ryan Burton off due to an injury.

04:25

SCORE GOAL - Hawks (Cyril Rioli)

05:57

SCORE GOAL - Cats (Tom Hawkins)

06:40

Geelong is dominating from the centre clearances this quarter. They have won 3 of the 4 centre clearances and launched 2.1.13 from this source.

09:53

SCORE GOAL - Hawks (Shaun Burgoyne)

11:04

Hawks Interchange - Ryan Burton and is possibly out for the game.

11:32

In the first quarter, all three goals were launched from intercepts. This quarter, both teams have been unable to prevent scores from stoppages with four goals generated from nine clearances.

13:48

SCORE GOAL - Hawks (Luke Breust)

14:48

Hawthorn has created more run and carry than Geelong with twelve more handball receives and 29 more uncontested possessions. Subsequently, they have launched four scores to zero from their defensive half.

17:12

SCORE GOAL - Hawks (Luke Breust)

18:54

SCORE BEHIND - Hawks (Rushed)

20:29

Hawthorn's disposal efficiency is 19 per cent higher than Geelong this quarter. As a result, they have created four marks inside 50 and launched a goal from 44 per cent of inside 50's this quarter.

24:07

SCORE BEHIND - Hawks (Jack Fitzpatrick)

24:13

Hawks Interchange - Taylor Duryea off due to an injury.

25:12

SCORE BEHIND - Hawks (Shaun Burgoyne)

26:01

SCORE BEHIND - Hawks (Jack Fitzpatrick)

26:30

Hawthorn is leading the clearances by five this quarter. Luke Hodge has been particularly influential with three clearances, whilst Jack Gunston has had 220 metres gained.

27:25

SCORE GOAL - Cats (Josh Caddy)

29:34

SCORE BEHIND - Cats (Rushed)

31:02

SCORE GOAL - Hawks (Ryan Schoenmakers)

32:42

The siren has sounded to end Q2.

32:52

In a half where Geelong led up until the 13th minute mark of the first quarter, Hawthorn has kicked four of the last five goals. They won the uncontested possession count by 42 and created twelve more inside 50's, resulting in just two more scores.

Quarter 3

00:00

Q3 is now underway.

01:09

SCORE BEHIND - Cats (Patrick Dangerfield)

02:16

Cats Interchange - Rhys Stanley off due to an injury.

05:23

SCORE GOAL - Hawks (Jack Gunston)

06:50

SCORE GOAL - Cats (Lincoln McCarthy)

09:21

Geelong is completely dominating the contested possession count 96 to 72. However, Hawthorn has won one more clearance and launched one more goal from this source.

11:15

SCORE GOAL - Hawks (Jack Gunston)

11:51

Cats Interchange - Sam Menegola off due to an injury.

13:05

SCORE BEHIND - Cats (Rushed)

13:53

The difference between the two sides has been Hawthorn's ability to generate goals from attacking half intercepts. They have created five more intercepts and launched one more goal from this source.

14:47

SCORE BEHIND - Hawks (Rushed)

16:00

SCORE BEHIND - Cats (Rushed)

16:46

SCORE GOAL - Hawks (Ryan Schoenmakers)

17:00

Hawthorn has kicked seven of the last nine goals. They have excelled on the outside, creating 40 more uncontested marks and 14 more inside 50's.

21:47

SCORE GOAL - Cats (Daniel Menzel)

22:28

That goal was the first Geelong have launched from their defensive half. On the contrary, Hawthorn has launched four goals from this zone.

23:01

SCORE GOAL - Cats (Lincoln McCarthy)

24:04

Tom Hawkins has arguably been Geelong's most influential player tonight with a game-high eight score involvements.

25:56

SCORE BEHIND - Cats (Corey Enright)

26:43

SCORE GOAL - Cats (Mark Blicavs)

28:00

Geelong has regained their dominance around the clearances winning the the count by three and launching four more scores from this source. Patrick Dangerfield has led his team with three clearances and three score involvements.

30:22

SCORE GOAL - Hawks (Luke Breust)

31:52

Hawthorn have been unable to restrict Geelong's scoring this quarter. They have launched a score from 75 per cent of inside 50's, well above their season average of 49 per cent.

32:43

The siren has sounded to end Q3.

Quarter 4

00:00

Q4 is now underway.

04:04

SCORE GOAL - Hawks (Cyril Rioli)

05:48

SCORE BEHIND - Hawks (Luke Breust)

06:05

Geelong have generated four goals to one from forward half intercepts this half.

06:39

SCORE GOAL - Cats (Cameron Guthrie)

06:40

Cats Interchange - Tom Hawkins off due to an injury.

07:59

Despite winning one more centre clearance than Hawthorn that goal to Shaun Burgyone was their first from this source. However, Hawthorn has launched three more goals from throw-ins.

14:33

SCORE BEHIND - Cats (Josh Cowan)

15:00

Cats Interchange - Zac Smith off due to the blood rule.

15:06

Cats Interchange - Josh Cowan off due to the blood rule.

17:26

Geelong lead the contested possession count by 40. Patrick Dangerfield and Sam Menegola have been particularly influenatial with 17 and 11 respectively.

18:49

SCORE BEHIND - Hawks (Jack Gunston)

19:50

SCORE BEHIND - Cats (Steven Motlop)

20:47

SCORE BEHIND - Hawks (Liam Shiels)

22:07

SCORE GOAL - Cats (Josh Caddy)

23:04

Geelong has launched a goal from 27.5 per cent of inside 50's compared to just 21 per cent for Hawthorne.

24:28

SCORE BEHIND - Cats (Steven Motlop)

24:45

Hawthorne has created an extra 56 uncontested marks and 48 disposals, but their kicking efficiency is just 54 per cent in the forward half.

27:20

SCORE BEHIND - Cats (Steven Motlop)

28:32

SCORE BEHIND - Hawks (Isaac Smith)

28:39

The siren has sounded to end Q4.