Cats claw their way to 34-point win over Port Adelaide
TODAY’S LINE-UP: Shane McInnes, Nick Butler, Warren Tredrea.
Photo: Julian Smith / AAP
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FULL TIME
Geelong has joined Port Adelaide on 3-2 with a convincing 34-point win at Adelaide Oval.
George Horlin-Smith was included just minutes before the game, but booted two goals from 26 disposals in a starring performance.
The crowd tonight is 45,372.* #AFLPowerCats
*45,371 after the invader was ejected.
— 3AW Football (@3AWisfootball) April 21, 2018
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HALF TIME
Geelong leads by nine points after a spicy opening half.
Late inclusion Lindsay Thomas kicked his first goal for the Power, but then got himself in trouble for a bump on Scott Selwood.
Warren Tredrea said Thomas is staring at a suspension.
“He’s gone the body, and he got it wrong,” Tredders said.
Selwood was escorted off the ground and did not return.
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Lindsay Thomas has been reported for this incident involving Scott Selwood. #AFLPowerCats pic.twitter.com/Ue1t5MNl8g
— AFL (@AFL) April 21, 2018
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VERY LATE CHANGE
Geelong has made a very late change, with Tom Hawkins being withdrawn just before the siren due to back spasms.
George Horlin-Smith has come in.
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LATE CHANGE
The Power have made a late change tonight.
Lindsay Thomas comes in for his first game for Port Adelaide, replacing Todd Marshall.
Marshall did not recover fully after suffering concussion last week.
Geelong is unchanged.
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THE BUILD-UP
Power recruit Steven Motlop will take on his former club for the first time on Saturday night.
This one is set to be a belter, with both sides keen to press their Top 4 credentials.
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