Pre Game
00:00
Since 2017, Geelong has retained possession from 51 per cent of its kicks into the forward 50, which has them ranked No.1.
Quarter 1
00:00
Q1 is now underway.
03:30
It has been a fierce contest early, Geelong lead the tackle count (10 to 6) and clearances (2 to 1).
04:30
SCORE
GOAL - Cats (Tom Hawkins)
07:52
SCORE
BEHIND - Demons (Tom McDonald)
09:20
Melbourne have won 4 of the last 5 clearances and have created, 3 inside 50's from this source. However, they have managed just (0.1.1) from this source.
09:55
SCORE
GOAL - Demons (Sam Weideman)
11:59
Melbourne is working well out of their defensive half, they have created 4 inside 50's and a goal from 7 chains in this zone.
15:24
SCORE
GOAL - Demons (Jay Lockhart)
15:38
Melbourne have the advantage in the middle of the ground with 8 intercepts to 2 in this zone and 4 inside 50's sourced from these intercepts.
16:57
SCORE
GOAL - Cats (Gryan Miers)
17:33
Tim Kelly has won 3 clearances in this quarter and the Cats have won all 3 centre bounce clearances.
18:37
SCORE
GOAL - Cats (Tim Kelly)
19:53
SCORE
BEHIND - Demons (Bayley Fritsch)
21:15
Angus Brayshaw has had an influential start to the game with 177 metres gained and 4 intercept positions.
21:19
SCORE
BEHIND - Cats (Rushed)
23:14
SCORE
GOAL - Cats (Joel Selwood)
24:51
The Cats have been clinical in this quarter, launching a goal from 50 per cent of entries including 3 goals from 4 forward half intercepts.
25:26
Cats Interchange - Tom Atkins off due to an injury.
26:04
SCORE
GOAL - Cats (Mark O'Connor)
30:45
SCORE
GOAL - Cats (Luke Dahlhaus)
30:46
In the last 10 minutes, the Cats have won the uncontested possession count (24 to 9), created 8 intercepts and won the inside 50's (8 to 2).
33:12
Geelong dominated the contested possessions (63 to 39) and hard ball gets (23 to 16). This allowed them to outscore the Demons 4 goals to 1 from intercepts.
Quarter 2
00:00
Q2 is now underway.
00:18
SCORE
BEHIND - Cats (Gary Ablett)
02:59
SCORE
BEHIND - Cats (Gary Ablett)
06:12
Demons Interchange - Steven May off due to an injury.
08:14
Melbourne have launched just (0.1.1) from their last 7 inside 50's, whereas Geelong have launched (5.3.33) from 17 inside 50's in this time.
09:23
Patrick Dangerfield has had a huge impact in this game with 18 disposals (4 more than any other player), 5 score involvements and 4 inside 50's.
09:47
Demons Interchange - Angus Brayshaw off due to an injury.
09:56
SCORE
BEHIND - Cats (Tim Kelly)
09:58
Cats Interchange - Gary Rohan off due to an injury.
11:11
Geelong have launched 8 inside 50's from 9 attacking midfield intercepts this quarter, however their kicking efficiency (52 per cent) has let them down.
13:19
SCORE
BEHIND - Demons (Tom Sparrow)
15:35
SCORE
GOAL - Cats (Mitch Duncan)
16:48
Geelong have won just 1 more clearance from throw-ins, but have been far more efficient with 3 goals to 1 from this source.
18:51
Tim Kelly now has 6 clearances, which is equal with Clayton Oliver for the most of all players on the ground.
19:58
SCORE
GOAL - Demons (Jake Melksham)
24:22
The Demons have had 8 of the last 10 inside 50's with 5 of these coming from clearances. They lead the clearances (9 to 6) in this time.
26:24
SCORE
BEHIND - Demons (Bayley Fritsch)
29:14
Geelong's dominance around the ball gave them the advantage in that half. They won the contested possessions (108 to 85) and outscored the Demons by 3 goals to 1 from stoppages.
Quarter 3
00:00
Q3 is now underway.
05:19
Melbourne have had the first 4 inside 50's and have 9 more uncontested possessions (11 to 2).
05:43
Demons Interchange - Neville Jetta off due to an injury.
05:47
SCORE
BEHIND - Demons (Sam Weideman)
06:46
The Demons goal kicking accuracy (27 per cent) is half as efficient as the Cats (54 per cent). Otherwise, around the ground Geelong's kicking efficiency is just 1 per cent higher (63 per cent).
06:52
SCORE
BEHIND - Demons (Tom McDonald)
08:03
SCORE
BEHIND - Demons (Jack Viney)
09:37
SCORE
GOAL - Cats (Gary Rohan)
10:24
Geelong have launched a goal from 29 per cent of inside 50's, compared to Melbourne who have launched a goal from 7 per cent of inside 50's.
11:53
Demons Interchange - Nathan Jones off due to an injury.
12:13
SCORE
GOAL - Cats (Luke Dahlhaus)
13:07
Geelong have won just 8 forward half clearances, but have been efficient creating 3 goals. On the contrary, Melbourne have launched 1 goal from 16 forward half clearances.
14:40
SCORE
GOAL - Cats (Esava Ratugolea)
16:02
SCORE
BEHIND - Demons (Tom Sparrow)
17:48
SCORE
GOAL - Cats (Joel Selwood)
18:08
Geelong's kicking efficiency (89 per cent) has been far superior to Melbourne's (48 per cent) in this quarter. This has enabled them to transition easily, launching 2 goals from the defensive half.
20:19
Gryan Miers has a game high 7 score involvements for the Cats, whilst Bailey Fritsch has 6 for Melbourne.
21:33
SCORE
GOAL - Cats (Brandan Parfitt)
21:46
Demons Interchange - Steven May and is possibly out for the game.
22:55
SCORE
BEHIND - Demons (James Harmes)
26:03
The Cats have converted 60 per cent of shots on goal tonight, compared to 20 per cent for the Demons.
26:15
SCORE
GOAL - Cats (Patrick Dangerfield)
32:05
Melbourne have launched 25 inside 50's from their attacking midfield tonight, resulting in just (0.7.7). Whilst, Geelong have launched 21 inside 50's from this zone for (6.2.38).
Quarter 4
00:00
Q4 is now underway.
00:58
SCORE
GOAL - Demons (Jack Viney)
02:04
Melbourne finally get a goal from their 23rd forward half intercept. They have been outscored 1 goal to 7 from this source.
06:50
SCORE
GOAL - Cats (Tom Hawkins)
07:45
As well as kicking 2 goals, Tom Hawkins has had 3 score assists and 8 score involvements tonight (a game high).
08:08
SCORE
GOAL - Cats (Gary Rohan)
09:18
While Melbourne has had 36 kicking turnovers in the forward half, Geelong have had just 19 and converted 65 per cent of shots on goal.
12:07
SCORE
BEHIND - Cats (Gary Ablett)
14:13
SCORE
GOAL - Cats (Patrick Dangerfield)
15:38
Tom Stewart has a game high 710 metres gained tonight (150 more than any other player).
16:53
SCORE
BEHIND - Cats (Tim Kelly)
17:52
SCORE
GOAL - Cats (Sam Menegola)
18:03
Despite winning the clearances (47 to 41), Melbourne have been unable to gain the ascending in scoring from this source (2 goals to 5).
18:36
Demons Interchange - Jay Lockhart off due to the blood rule.
20:05
SCORE
BEHIND - Demons (Jake Melksham)
21:29
SCORE
GOAL - Cats (Gary Rohan)
22:42
SCORE
GOAL - Demons (Angus Brayshaw)
22:43
Melbourne have struggled to score in their last 6 games against Geelong at GMHBA with 4 scores including tonight below 50 points.
24:01
Clayton Oliver has fought valiantly tonight with 34 disposals, a game-high 11 clearances and 5 score involvements.
27:40
SCORE
GOAL - Cats (Jordan Clark)
29:54
SCORE
GOAL - Cats (Charlie Constable)
31:44
SCORE
GOAL - Demons (Jake Melksham)
33:24
Geelong outclassed Melbourne tonight, using the ball extremely well in the forward half tonight (64 per cent kicking efficiency) and converting 45 per cent of entries into a goal.