Geelong edges out Collingwood in a thrilling first round contest!
Geelong has won a thrilling first round clash with Collingwood by seven points.
It was an arm-wrestle for much of the night, with Tom Hawkins kicking his 500th career goal when it mattered most to give Geelong victory in front of 78,017 fans.
Click PLAY below to hear Matthew Lloyd and Jimmy Bartel’s post-match analysis
31 touches.
9 clearances.
6 inside 50s.“He was a four quarter player. He was easily best on.”
Matthew Lloyd’s votes for #AFLPiesCats
5. Tim Kelly (Geelong)
4. Tom Stewart (Geelong)
3. Rhys Stanley (Geelong)
2. Patrick Dangerfield (Geelong)
1. Adam Treloar (Collingwood)— 3AW Football (@3AWisfootball) March 22, 2019
Click PLAY below to hear the team speak with Gary Ablett Jnr
Click PLAY below to hear Tom Phillips speak after the loss
FIRST HALF
Collingwood leads Geelong by 11 points at half-time at the MCG.
Jamie Elliott has kicked three goals for the Pies, reminding everyone how valuable he is for last year’s runner-up.
Click PLAY below to hear the team dissect the first half
Injured Geelong defender Zach Tuohy joined the team pre-game.
Click PLAY below to listen to the interview
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