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It’s more a midfield problem than forward line problem IMO. The kick before the kick that goes inside 50 is an issue. It’s not going to the right depth on the field, which is then leading to a [censored] kick inside 50 because it’s starting from the wrong spot and has no choice but to bomb long into the pockets instead of to a leading players towards the flanks. Whenever it goes to the flanks on a lead instead is the only time we’re marking it and getting decent shots.

6 - Petracca 5 - Viney 4 - Petty 3 - Hibberd 2 - Oliver 1 - Brayshaw

Top spot gone after that goal. With Blues, Freo, Lions and Pies to come, it’s going to be tough to finish top two.

Shame we couldn’t pinch it. Had our chances in this last quarter. Geelong the better team tonight. 10.17 and a few other misses meant the score was closer than it should’ve been.

Rubbish effort

Nup [censored] it. Game over. Disappointing result for an 8 point game. Gonna be a fight to stay top two

First goal SUPER important here!

Smalls need to lift. Kozzie and Spargo fire up please. We don’t deserve it but we could pinch this.

Not been great since returning from a long injury lay off. Our whole backline is slow and poor at defending ground balls.

Cats +13 in clearances. We’ve been beaten at the source tonight and then they’ve setup better structurally too. Even if we get up from here, there’s a lot to learn from tonight. Need to improve come finals time.

Disappointing showing tonight considering it’s an 8 point game. They’ve had 7 more scoring shots and are well in control.

Both Max and Jackson struggling tonight. Gawn getting to contests at least. Dogga had been MIA and embarrassingly pushed off the ball tonight in contests.

Bowey poor defensively again. Weak tackle costs another goal. Needs a spell at Casey. Selection error sticking with him recently over Hunt or Rivers.

Getting beaten in every facet tonight. Lucky to be this close on the scoreboard. Need to hold on here and stay in touch.

Hunt and/or Rivers in next week.

They’re playing better footy. Positive is we’re still very close due to their inaccuracy. Need to be tighter with ground balls and tidy up the kick before the entry into 50. Can’t bang it long due to their spare behind the ball.

Aside from Frittas dud kick, they’re beating us strategically. Spare player behind the ball is working better for them. When we slingshot and tear forward it’s not working. Need to run it and share it to build numbers and pressure as we move forward.

Cats playing better for all thus far. Their inaccuracy is keeping it close enough for us though. Need to tighten up on ground ball and run. Bowey, Salem, Bedford, Harmes all need to lift defensively.

Wouldn’t mind seeing Sparrow tried down back in future. Brings pressure, has pace, could play more lockdown potentially. We need his type down back IMO.

Went to ground and cost a goal earlier in the quarter. He was good against Brisbane, but wasn’t great last week and was close to worst on ground that first quarter. He’ll need to lift or he’ll be dropped again.

Cats are experienced and strong bodied team. Need to stop trying to break tackles and take Hollywood options. Back to basics, first option football when the pressure is on.

They’re smashing us on rebound. Their kicking skills are good. We’re holding up fine in the air, but once it’s on the ground or running we’re struggling. Missing Hunt or Rivers to lock down more on those types of attacks. Hibberd is ok, but Bowey and Salem aren’t great at defending. They’re both offensive options.

Bedford gone next week if he doesn’t have a big impact later in the game.

Ben Brown BOG this first quarter!