PATRICK Dangerfield has opened his 2022 season with a perfect 10 votes from the coaches in Geelong's Round 1 victory against Essendon on Saturday.

The 31-year-old ran riot with 22 disposals and nine inside-50s before half-time to help setup the Cats' 66-point victory.

Round 1 Showreel

  • 03:20

    A Story of Redemption

    Step behind the scenes and follow Tyson Stengle as he makes his debut in the hoops.

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  • 02:30

    Powercor Country Festival

    We were down at the MCG for round 1 to take a look at the Powercor Country Festival. Presented by Powercor

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  • 14:30

    Mini-Match | Round 1

    Extended highlights from our Round 1 Powercor Country Festival clash with Essendon.

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  • 08:26

    Chris Scott Post-Game | Round 1

    Hear from coach Chris Scott following Geelong's Round 1 battle with Essendon at the MCG on Saturday. Presented by Morris.

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  • 00:32

    Team Song | Round 1

    Watch the Cats celebrate their round one win

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  • 07:06

    AFL Match Highlights | Round 1

    The Cats and Bombers clash in round one

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  • 01:14

    Stengle Shines On Cats Debut

    Tyson Stengle produced a special four-goal haul in his first outing as a Cat

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  • 00:42

    TysON Stengle Has His First In Cats Colours

    Tyson Stengle got his first major as a Cat with this brilliant kick during the second quarter

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  • 00:36

    Star Cat Subbed Off After Nasty Collision

    Jeremy Cameron is worse for wear after this incident with Jayden Laverde in a marking contest late in the first quarter

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  • 00:45

    Danger On Fire As Cats Get Two In A Flash

    Patrick Dangerfield exploded with a brilliant long-range goal before setting the ball on a platter for Cameron in this minute to remember

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  • 00:56

    Race Cam: Fresh Haircut for Round 1

    The boys weigh in on who they think will be getting a fresh haircut for our round 1 clash with Essendon.

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  • 00:48

    Tom Hawkins Morris Foodbank Appeal

    Morris will donate 1000 Meals for every goal Geelong kicks against Essendon to Foodbank in Saturday's Powercor Country Festival clash.

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  • 02:02

    Danger at Open Training

    Patrick Dangerfield talks to Cats Media at the first open training session of the season!

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Fittingly in the Powercor Country Festival clash, Tom Hawkins received eight votes from Chris Scott and Ben Rutten after he caused all sorts of problems for the Bombers' defence on his way to kicking four goals and setting up numerous others.

Brandan Parfitt was another Cat that was influential throughout with team highs for disposals (32), metres gained (632) and clearances (11).

Tom Atkins (21 disposals, 9 intercepts), Joel Selwood (27 disposals, 6 clearances) and Brad Close (16 disposals, 2 goals) also featured in the votes for Geelong.

Round 1 Coaches' Votes

10 Patrick Dangerfield (GEEL)
8 Tom Hawkins (GEEL)
6 Brandan Parfitt (GEEL)
2 Nic Martin (ESS)
2 Tom Atkins (GEEL)
1 Joel Selwood (GEEL)
1 Brad Close (GEEL)