Carlton have proven the AFL the blueprint of tips on how to beat Geelong with a surprising eight-point win over the reigning premiers on Thursday evening.
The Cats took all earlier than them final 12 months to journey a 16-match profitable streak to the premiership with a convincing 81-point victory within the grand closing.
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No different workforce had a solution for Geelong’s gameplan final 12 months, however two video games in and the Cats could have been discovered.
After getting overrun by a rampaging Collingwood final week, the Cats have been fully outclassed in a decisive third quarter the place they conceded six objectives to the Blues.
And whereas the Cats got here arduous within the closing quarter, the injury was accomplished, and their comeback fell quick.
Hawthorn legend Luke Hodge believes different golf equipment can comply with Carlton’s lead when taking up the Cats this 12 months.
“Are we seeing a template right here, Hodgey, for taking the reigning premier on?” Channel 7 commentator James Brayshaw requested. “Velocity on the ball, run from behind, hold it alive, quick ball motion.”
Hodge replied, “joyful to take dangers and do not let their protection get settled.”
The dangerous fashion was exactly what Carlton did to take management of the match.
The four-time premiership nice additionally famous the Blues’ relentless strain was essential within the sensible third quarter.
“Each time Geelong have gotten the ball tonight, Carlton have simply been proper of their face. That is why they’re plus eight inside 50s,” Hodge added.
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Whereas the Blues pale and simply held on to safe the win, their efficiency – within the first three quarters particularly – will put the remainder of the competitors on discover.
Charlie Curnow brought on complications for Geelong for many of the evening, kicking objectives in every of the primary three phrases to complete with 5.
Final 12 months’s Coleman Medal winner booted the majors with 5 of his first six kicks as he made life troublesome for transformed Cats defender Esava Ratugolea.
On the different finish, Jeremy Cameron fired however was certainly one of a number of Geelong gamers within the wars.
He had a nasty gash above his proper eye patched up and copped a heavy blow to the ribs in a final-quarter contest, whereas teammate Sam De Koning was cleared of concussion after a head knock.
The loss means Geelong turn into simply the 14th aspect in historical past – and first since 2009 – to start out the season 0-2 after profitable the premiership.
It is also simply the second time Cats coach Chris Scott has didn’t notch a win within the first fortnight, with the one different time in 2015 when he failed to succeed in finals.
And whereas the Cats are nonetheless looking for their first win, star ahead Jeremy Cameron says there isn’t any purpose to panic.
“I suppose there’s a bit to have a look at, is not there, however on the identical time there’s a number of positives to take out of it, particularly the final quarter,” Cameron informed Channel 7 after his six-goal efficiency.
“So, I believe we did not actually have it on our phrases for intervals all through the sport, clearly within the first three quarters.
“Then as a result of we have been down by 22 factors at three-quarter time we needed to roll the cube and take it on a bit and we regarded significantly better as a workforce in order that’s going to be an important constructive to have a look at.
“It is positively not panic stations but and we’re trying ahead to the following recreation already.”
