Game Chat – PF1 – Melbourne v Geelong

Where and when: Perth Stadium at 7:50pm (AEST)

Last time they met: Round 23, 2021: Geelong 12.5 (77) DEF BY Melbourne 12.9 (81) at Kardinia Park.

The Demons delivered an epic comeback to secure the minor premiership for the first time since 1964. It took a goal after the siren from Max Gawn to complete the victory, as the Cats had skipped away to a 44-point lead in the third term before the Demons stormed home. Clayton Oliver (37 disposals, two goals) and Gawn (25, one) starred for the victors, while Tom Hawkins kicked four goals for the Cats.

Last five: Melbourne 5-0, Geelong 2-3

Match Preview: 

After a classic clash in round 23 to decide the minor premier, Melbourne and Geelong meet just three weeks later to determine which team will progress to the Toyota AFL Grand Final. The Demons got through their qualifying final unscathed and have had a week off to rest and recover. They now have the option to add Jayden Hunt as the speedster has recovered from an ankle injury, while Nathan Jones, Michael Hibberd and Jake Melksham will also be hoping for a recall. The Cats need to replace Brandan Parfitt after his season was ended by a hamstring injury in the semi-final. Shaun Higgins, Luke Dahlhaus and Sam Simpson were dropped last week but could return to the starting 22, while the Cats might instead look to add a spark with Quinton Narkle.

Mottsy Watch – Melbourne: 

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