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Geelong's goals vs. GWS | AFL Round 11, 2016

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• published: 05 Jun 2016
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MATCH REVIEW with Tysio100: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1WS4V_ulcE Saturday 4th June 2016, the Cats returned to some good form by defeating the Giants in one of the most entertaining contests of the AFL season. Greater Western Sydney was an opposition that could have easily handed Geelong its third consecutive loss for the first time in 10 years, but the home side had other ideas. The home crowd was treated to a fabulous goal by former hero Steve Johnson to get things started. The Cats responded with the next 2 goals to hit the front, but the Giants had the better opening quarter by kicking the last 3 majors to lead Geelong by 11 points at quarter time. The 2nd term was the Cats' time to dominate. However, the scores didn't reflect it owing to some opportunities not finished off. Geelong registered 4 goals to the Giants' 2 and the Cats were back in front by 5 points at half time. It was a bright start for GWS in the 3rd quarter with 2 very quick goals to regain the lead, but as it had been all night, it did not take long for the lead to change again. Geelong kicked the next 3 goals and had an advantage of as much as 14 points before the Giants once again found a response. The last 2 goals of the term went their way and the margin going into the final quarter was just 2 points. As the end drew closer and closer, a pattern started to emerge. Geelong kicked 2 goals, GWS kicked 2. The Cats kicked 1 goal, the Giants kicked 1. The visitors tried desperately, but couldn't quite get back in front. When Daniel Menzel kicked Geelong's final goal, the difference was 16 points, the biggest margin of the day. GWS did kick a goal after the siren, but it was too no avail and the Cats recorded their first win in Victoria in 4 weeks. Captain Joel Selwood with 29 disposals and a goal was all class, particularly in the 4th quarter when it mattered the most, Patrick Dangerfield was also brilliant with 32 touches and Zac Smith with 31 hit outs was incredibly influential, standing up very well in the ruck contests with Shane Mumford. Geelong by 10 points. Geelong 14.14 (98) defeated Greater Western Sydney 14.4 (88). Crowd: 22,007 at Simonds Stadium. Geelong's goal scorers: D. Menzel 3, C. Guthrie 2, T. Hawkins 2, S. Kersten 2, L. Henderson 1, L. McCarthy 1, J. Murdoch 1, J. Selwood 1, Z. Smith 1.