Harry Taylor boots four as Geelong beats Richmond
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Geelong star Patrick Dangerfield spoke to 3AW in the rooms.
He said Harry Taylor played a key role with Tom Hawkins out of the side.
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FULL TIME
Geelong has won by fourteen points.
It wasn’t always pretty, but it was a compelling match.
Harry Taylor booted four goals in a decisive performance in Tom Hawkins’ absence.
Matthew Lloyd said Richmond’s forward line is a concern heading into the finals.
“They lack a second option,” Lloydy said.
“Nankervis and Soldo are not the option going into a finals series.”
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HALF TIME
Geelong leads by four goals at the main break.
Harry Taylor is having a big impact on Alex Rance, booting three majors in the first half.
Cat Jordan Murdoch (knee) and Tiger Josh Caddy (hamstring) are injury concerns.
If this is a finals preview, Matthew Lloyd doesn’t like what he’s seen from Richmond.
“This is being played like a final and they’ve handballed far too much,” Lloydy said.
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Richmond CEO Brendon Gale spoke to 3AW before the game.
He defended Geelong’s right to play its home games at Simonds Stadium.
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Geelong CEO Brian Cook spoke to 3AW before the game.
Cook spoke about playing home games at Simonds Stadium, Gary Ablett’s future, and Joel Selwood’s injury.
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THE BUILD-UP
It’s the match that’s been on everyone’s lips for months.
Two huge clubs with strong Top 4 claims do battle at the 34,000-seat Simonds Stadium.
But while the Cats have home-ground advantage, they will be without three vital players: skipper Joel Selwood (ankle), and Tom Hawkins and Mitch Duncan (suspension).
Can the Tigers exploit the outs? Or will the Cats rally silence the doubters?
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