We take a look at the key duels which shaped Geelong’s thumping win over Sydney in the AFL’s showpiece event. | Pierik_AgeSport
Clarke had been the Swans’ shutdown specialist, and was given the role of quelling the play-making Stewart across half-back. Stewart had arguably been the Cats best in the preliminary final against Brisbane, but had only three touches in the first term, and six to half-time on the hard-running Clarke. The Swan almost finished the afternoon with as many metres gained as his opponent, and was one of his team’s few winners., set his team alight, and was close to best on ground.
had his third goal in the second term, and was a threat all day. McCartin had a nightmare, his botched pass across goal in the third term a low point.Loading Many had expected Sam De Koning to again go to Buddy, but it was Henry who was assigned the key job. Franklin was disappointing in the first term, even conceding a 50-metre penalty which was lucky to not result in a goal for Zac Guthrie. Franklin, having averaged 17 touches in his previous grand finals, was goalless with only three touches to half-time, and failed to have a touch in the third. He finished goalless, with only five disposals.
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