Pre Game
59:30
Welcome to Simonds Stadium for the Geelong Cats v Richmond Round 21 clash.
59:33
Outs for Cats: J.Selwood, T.Hawkins, M.Duncan, W.Buzza
59:34
Ins for Cats: P.Dangerfield, S.Motlop, R.Stanley, D.Menzel
59:35
Outs for Tigers: A.Miles
59:36
Ins for Tigers: J.Riewoldt
59:40
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00:00
The last time the Tigers won at Kardinia Park was in 2006 when Chris Hyde (four goals, 20 disposals), Kayne Pettifer (three goals, 21 disposals) and Richard Tambling (23 disposals and one Brownlow vote) were the stars.
Quarter 1
00:00
Q1 is now underway.
02:22
SCORE
GOAL - Tigers (Josh Caddy)
02:41
The opening goal goes to the Tigers from a forward half stoppage. Richmond average 14 points per game from this source.
04:49
A terrific start for the Tigers who have the opening two goals, and lead in effective disposals (18-4), clearances (3-1) and inside 50s (5-0).
08:53
SCORE
BEHIND - Cats (Daniel Menzel)
09:47
The early exchanges in this game are being played on the terms of Richmond. The Tigers lead the clearances 5-2, and have used this to generate a 7-1 advantage for inside 50 entries, with the Cats having difficulty clearing the ball.
12:12
SCORE
GOAL - Cats (Rhys Stanley)
12:22
An accurate set shot from Rhys Stanley following a free kick gives the Cats their first goal. Geelong has generated 55 percent of its scores this season from a set shot, which is the highest percentage of all teams.
13:47
A good passage of play from the centre bounce led to the goal to Harry Taylor. Geelong averages 13 points per game from centre bounces this season (ranked fourth).
15:06
Three goals in three minutes to the Cats, who in this period have won the contested possession 6-0 and lead 18-1 in disposals.
16:55
SCORE
BEHIND - Tigers (Rushed)
17:17
Cats Interchange - Jordan Murdoch off due to an injury.
17:35
SCORE
BEHIND - Tigers (Rushed)
19:04
SCORE
BEHIND - Tigers (Jack Riewoldt)
19:18
The missed shot at goal from Jack Riewoldt came from another forward half intercept by Richmond. The Tigers have scored just the 0.2.(2) from eight such intercepts, and average 33 points from a competition-high 29 forward half intercepts.
20:11
SCORE
BEHIND - Tigers (Shaun Grigg)
22:24
SCORE
GOAL - Tigers (Dustin Martin)
22:52
Richmond lead in forward 50 marks 4-1, with the last such mark leading to the Dustin Martin goal. The Tigers average 14 such marks (ranked second), and the Cats average 13 (ranked fourth).
26:00
Tigers Interchange - Josh Caddy and is possibly out for the game.
28:14
SCORE
BEHIND - Cats (Sam Menegola)
28:57
Both teams have defended turnovers well this season, with the Tigers ranked first in this area. Four of the six goals today have come from stoppages, with both teams again effectively defending turnovers.
29:58
The siren has sounded to end Q1.
30:08
Dion Prestia was again prominent in the first quarter with a game-high ten disposals (at 90 percent efficiency), five contested possessions and three score involvements for the Tigers.
Quarter 2
00:00
Q2 is now underway.
00:12
In the past three weeks, Geelong has generated an inside 50 from only 32 percent of its defensive midfield chains (ranked 17th). In the opening quarter this continued when the Cats were only able to generate one inside 50 entry from 14 such chains.
01:37
An early goal in the second quarter to the Tigers, and it comes from more pressure in the forward half producing an intercept. Richmond has already generated 12 such intercepts, but only scored 1.2.(8) from these opportunities.
04:06
SCORE
GOAL - Cats (Harry Taylor)
04:25
Harry Taylor has taken both of the forward 50 marks taken by the Cats resulting in two early goals. Taylor has averaged 18 disposals per game across his career against Richmond, which is the second-highest amount he has averaged against any team.
07:23
SCORE
BEHIND - Cats (Harry Taylor)
07:35
A missed set shot from Harry Taylor after a one-on-one contest win against Alex Rance in the forward 50. Rance has won more defensive one-on-one contests (36) than any other player this season.
09:20
SCORE
BEHIND - Cats (James Parsons)
09:58
SCORE
BEHIND - Cats (Rushed)
10:26
This time Harry Taylor provides the assist on the goal to Sam Simpson (his second assist of the game). Geelong has now scored 2.2.(14) from its seven forward half intercepts.
14:16
SCORE
BEHIND - Tigers (Bachar Houli)
14:31
A bad missed set shot at goal from Bachar Houli after a 50 metre penalty continues the Tigers inaccuracy. Richmond has recorded a scoring accuracy of 54 percent this season, which is the third-lowest percentage.
14:59
SCORE
GOAL - Cats (Harry Taylor)
16:17
The last goal to Taylor came from a chain started with a Zach Tuohy kick-in. Geelong has generated an inside 50 from 23 percent of kick-ins this season by Zach Tuohy, which is the highest percentage of the top-10 players to have kicked in.
17:52
Geelong lead the contested possession count 20-13 this quarter, and also lead the tackle count 12-8, with the Tigers not quite matching the lift from the Cats.
20:02
Jake Kolodjashnij currently has a game-high nine contested possessions, four tackles and five intercept possessions in a prominent role for the Cats.
21:52
SCORE
GOAL - Cats (Daniel Menzel)
22:06
Seven of the last eight scores to the Cats (including the last four goals) who now have a game-high 18 point lead.
26:51
Tom Lonergan has done a great job disrupting the ball movement of the Cats, with six intercept possessions, four spoils and two tackles. He has also provided offence with 11 disposals at 91 percent efficiency.
27:22
SCORE
GOAL - Cats (Andrew Mackie)
28:17
The Mackie goal makes it five in a row to the Cats. Mackie has a game-high eight intercept possessions for Geelong.
29:01
The siren has sounded to end Q2.
29:11
Alex Rance, the anchor of the Richmond defence, has had his hands full with Harry Taylor. Rance is ranked No.1 in the AFL for intercept possessions this season, but has had just the two intercepts in the first half while conceding three goals to Taylor.
Quarter 3
00:00
Q3 is now underway.
01:24
SCORE
BEHIND - Cats (Rhys Stanley)
03:19
A couple of missed set shots to start the third quarter from the Cats who have scored 4.5.(29) from these opportunities, and Geelong now has 10 of the last 11 scores in the game.
05:38
The last inside 50 entry from Brandon Ellis ended a streak of eight consecutive entries to the Cats.
07:00
Geelong has won the first four clearances of the quarter, and lead the contested possession count 14-6, but have not yet been able to add a goal.
07:41
SCORE
BEHIND - Cats (Brandan Parfitt)
08:45
SCORE
BEHIND - Cats (Rushed)
11:32
SCORE
BEHIND - Tigers (Dustin Martin)
12:27
After Geelong had squandered a number of chances in front of goal, the opening goal of the quarter goes to the Tigers following a forward half intercept. Richmond has now scored 2.4.(16) from 19 such intercepts.
15:01
Richmond lead the clearances from throw-ins (9-5) and has scored 2.2.(14) to 0.1.(1) from this source. Geelong lead the ball-up clearances 12-7, and has scored 0.4.(4) to zero from this source.
16:38
SCORE
BEHIND - Tigers (Jack Riewoldt)
19:20
SCORE
BEHIND - Tigers (Bachar Houli)
19:32
A terrific run down tackle from Houli resulting in a free kick and 50 metre penalty is again undone with an errant set shot. Richmond has now scored 3.4.(22) from set shots at goal.
21:18
SCORE
GOAL - Tigers (Bachar Houli)
21:26
An excellent kick inside 50 from Jack Riewoldt set up the last goal for Houli. Richmond now lead in forward 50 marks (7-4), and the Houli goal came after six consecutive inside 50 entries to the Tigers.
23:54
Cats Interchange - Patrick Dangerfield off due to the blood rule.
23:57
Tigers Interchange - Shane Edwards off due to the blood rule.
24:54
SCORE
GOAL - Tigers (Trent Cotchin)
25:06
Three goals in a row to the Tigers following the forward 50 stoppage goal from Trent Cotchin, who has 16 possessions and six tackles, but that was his first score involvement of the game.
26:20
Cats Interchange - Sam Menegola off due to an injury.
29:23
Since the ten minute mark of this quarter, the Tigers lead the clearances 13-4, with this dominance regaining territorial dominance for Richmond.
30:21
The siren has sounded to end Q3.
30:31
After Geelong started the third quarter well but squandered scoring chances, Richmond took control at clearances and as a result inside 50 entries were 14-5 in its favor from the ten minute mark of the quarter.
Quarter 4
00:00
Q4 is now underway.
00:08
The last seven scores in the game have all been to the Tigers for a return of 3.4.(22). The previous seven scores were all to the Cats for the same return.
02:12
Cats Interchange - Rhys Stanley and is possibly out for the game.
02:23
Richmond averages 16 intercept marks per game (ranked fourth), and currently leads 16-12 in this count with three of these marks taken by Dylan Grimes who has an equal team-high seven intercept possessions for the Tigers.
04:01
SCORE
BEHIND - Cats (Rushed)
04:27
The Tigers lead the clearances 32-27 and also lead in scores from stoppages 4.4.(28) to 2.5.(17).
06:22
Richmond now lead in forward 50 marks 9-5, with six different players contributing in this area. Harry Taylor has taken four of these five marks for Geelong, with Rhys Stanley (now off the ground) the only other player to take a forward 50 mark.
08:29
SCORE
BEHIND - Cats (Harry Taylor)
08:56
SCORE
BEHIND - Cats (Steven Motlop)
09:07
Since half time, Geelong has retained possession from only 27 percent of its forward 50 entries. In the first half, the Cats retained possession from 68 percent of these entries.
11:11
Geelong lead the contested possession count 17-10 this quarter, and as a result is winning the territorial battle and lead the inside 50 entries 11-4.
11:35
SCORE
GOAL - Cats (Steven Motlop)
11:52
The dangerous Steven Motlop ended a run of seven behinds to the Cats with the last goal. Motlop has had 18 disposals and six score involvements for the Cats today.
14:00
SCORE
GOAL - Cats (Daniel Menzel)
14:40
Geelong has now scored 5.3.(33) from 25 forward half intercepts, while Richmond has scored 2.5.(17) from the same number of such intercepts.
15:28
Cats Interchange - Daniel Menzel off due to an injury.
16:05
Richmond has scored only 0.1.(1) from 40 chains started in its defensive 50. This season the Tigers average 15 points per game from 40 defensive 50 chains.
18:02
SCORE
GOAL - Tigers (Dustin Martin)
19:43
Patrick Dangerfield has a game-high 18 contested possessions (no other player has more than 12), and has also contributed eight tackles and eight score involvements for the Cats.
19:58
SCORE
BEHIND - Cats (Jackson Thurlow)
22:38
Geelong has taken eight intercept marks in the final quarter, after taking ten such marks in the first three quarters. Lachie Henderson has taken a game-high six such marks, and also has a game-high 11 intercept possessions.
23:25
SCORE
BEHIND - Cats (Rushed)
24:35
Another forward 50 mark, and goal to Harry Taylor who has game-highs for score involvements (nine), forward 50 marks (six) and goals (four) in a commanding display against Alex Rance.
26:01
SCORE
BEHIND - Tigers (Jack Riewoldt)
27:17
SCORE
GOAL - Tigers (Shane Edwards)
28:21
SCORE
BEHIND - Tigers (Rushed)
29:35
A stirring win for the depleted Cats who were able to win the contested possessions (150-132) and inside 50 entries (58-55), and in so doing deny Richmond the territorial advantage it has regularly had this season.
29:50
The siren has sounded to end Q4.
30:00
Geelong finished with 6.3.(39) from 27 forward half intercepts, while Richmond scored just 2.5.(17) from 25 such intercepts. This is the third worst score differential for the Tigers in this area in 2017.