Melbourne’s 83 point victory to reach their first AFL Grand Final in 21 years has the Cattery meowing with envy.
Melbourne is one step closer to taking home the flag after it’s emphatic 83 point win over Geelong last Friday night.
With a stand out crowd of 58,599, Perth was the perfect backdrop to host the upset of the year. Geelong seemed to be the team who was always going to be the one to beat, however, Geelong were outgunned from the outset.
Cats star Patrick Dangerfield with 29 disposals and 10 clearances, did his best to motivate the rest of his team, but sometimes the best of intentions of one man can become undone.
The Cats have reached the preliminary final five times out of the past six years, a clear case of always a bridesmaid never the bride.
The Cats play a sub standard game that is not in keeping with their usual performance, particularly in finals series.
Goals to Tom Hawkins and Isaac Smith to finish half time, closed the margin to 29 points, but it was Gawn in the ruck who would produce many stunning highlights in the third to seal Geelong’s fate.
The Demons kicked 8.2 to 0.1 for the final quarter, with Geelong players left dumbfounded.
Geelong’s poor performance is not indicative of their usual performance which makes one wonder whether there are internal problems within the club.
Chris Scott may have his days numbered.
Contributing Reporter
Robert Pleissnitzer
