Geelong to me play at a perpetual intensity rating of about 8/10*.
When teams turn up the heat to the max (no pun intended) like we did in the last quarter, they're not capable of breaking that barrier - their default setting is to regain the play on their terms (slower, more controlled) as opposed to matching the opposition. It's why their whole game plan revolves around tempo footy - control & efficiency. This game was reminiscent of Geelong's grandfinal loss last year, their baseline standard of play is extremely high which is why they're a strong chance to win every game they play, but they don't seem capable of flicking the switch like other sides can.
*Scientifically proven by Swiss scientists