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Posted Aug 9, 2008 - 8:59 AM
The ruthless Cats have thrashed the Demons by 116 points at the MCG last night.
Melbourne failed to score in the first term, effectively losing the game before three quarters were to be played, the end score was Geelong, 24.13 (157) to Melbourne, 5.11 (41).
In what was a celebration of 150 years of football, coach Dean Bailey stated that the Demons were handed a ruthless lesson in football. The Demons first score was a rushed behind nine minutes into the second quarter.
Melbourne finally kicked their first goal of the game later on in second quarter through Austin Wonaeamirri, it made no difference however, as they went into half-time down by 70 points.
Joel Selwood scored the first goal of the game for the Cats, as they then piled on another seven goals in the first term.
In what were wet, slippery conditions Geelong entered it’s attacking fifty 69 times to only forty for the Demons.
Tom Lonergan and Matthew Stokes each bagged four goals for the Cats, with midfielders Joel Selwood and James Kelly putting in excellent performances, Matthew Scarlett was as usual unstoppable in setting up constant attacking moves from defence.
Brownlow Medal favorite Gary Ablett played his first game in a month and pulled up well, chipping in with two goals.
Geelong’s massive win only agrees with most betting men that they will defend their 2007 premiership come September action. For Melbourne, it proves that they will be worthy winners of the 2008 wooden spoon.
Mike McGuire
