Life's tough at the top
June 11, 2007
From Geelong Advertiser
INACCURATE kicking and a lack of accountability have cost the Cats a chance to consolidate top position on the VFL ladder after a 15-point loss to Werribee on Saturday.
The Tigers have been in outstanding form, claiming their fourth consecutive scalp. Their previous three victories came at an average of 96 points.
``The VFL competition is very even, and every week is different due to the alignments and injuries teams have,'' Cats coach Leigh Tudor said post-match.
Bulldog veteran Chris Grant played his first reserves game for 14 years and, along with AFL teammates Jordon McMahon, Sam Power and Will Minson, provided a great deal of experience for Werribee. Small forward and ex-Cat Matthew Robbins was prominent, kicking 4.4 for the day and applying great forward line pressure.
Geelong registered three of the first four goals for the game, but it was Werribee which played the superior football from then onwards, entering its forward 50 16 times to nine for the quarter.
The Tigers also doubled the Cats' tackle count throughout the game, displaying a stronger desire to win the contested ball around the ground.
A lack of forward line pressure and accountability through the midfield from Geelong saw the Tigers slam on five unanswered majors to lead at the first break by 20 points.
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