This week’s ‘Time Cat-Sule’ takes us back to 2014, when Geelong took on Carlton in a Round 12 nail-biter under the roof at Marvel Stadium. 

With less than 90 seconds left and the Cats needing a goal to win the game, there was only going to be one player who would impose himself on the contest and be the hero for Geelong.  

Joel Selwood collected the ball from a stoppage on the half forward flank, took a few steadying steps and launched home the game winner to break Blues hearts, with just one minute on the clock.  

The final siren sounds during the 2014 AFL Round 12 match between the Geelong Cats and the Carlton Blues at Etihad Stadium, Melbourne on June 06, 2014. (Photo: Michael Willson/AFL Media)

Mathew Stokes (22 disposals & 3 goals) led the way for Geelong, while Tom Hawkins (17 disposals & 4 goals) and James Kelly (27 disposals) both had a significant impact on the result. 

The game itself was an entertaining, see-sawing affair which saw both teams hold a healthy lead at different stages.  

After letting the Blues get out to a nine point lead at the first break, the Cats slammed home seven goals in the second quarter to take a 19 point lead into half time.  

Carlton rallied after the main break and regained momentum, booting six unanswered goals to lead by 16 points halfway through the final term.  

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Time Cat-Sule Round 12, 2014 | Shoot-out At Marvel Ends With Matchwinner

Look back to Round 12, 2014 where the Cats and Blues engaged in a shootout at Marvel, ending with an infamous Joel Selwood match winner, whilst featuring some cameos from then up and coming Cats players.

Geelong closed the gap to seven points with four minutes on the clock, before a George Horlin-Smith goal set the stage for Geelong’s fearless leader to steal the game away from the Blues.  

The Cats went on a winning streak following the Carlton clash, claiming victory in nine of their next ten games to set them on the path to a top four finish.  

The final win of the streak came in another nail-biting win over the Blues in round 21, by just six points to bookend a brilliant stretch of games.  

Mathew Stokes received two Brownlow Votes as the best for the Cats, while Tom Hawkins was awarded one vote.  

Mathew Stokes of the Cats celebrates during the 2014 AFL Round 12 match between the Geelong Cats and the Carlton Blues at Etihad Stadium, Melbourne on June 06, 2014. (Photo: Michael Willson/AFL Media)

ROUND 12 2014 – Geelong v Carlton @ Marvel Stadium 

GOALS: Hawkins 4, Stokes 3, Horlin-Smith, Murdoch 2, Selwood, Mackie, Bartel, Motlop, Walker 1 

DISPOSALS: Kelly 27, Guthrie 23, Stokes, Horlin-Smith 22, Johnson, Enright 19 

BROWNLOW VOTES: Bryce Gibbs (3), Mathew Stokes (2), Tom Hawkins (1)  

GEELONG SELECTED 22 
2. Billie Smedts 
3. Jimmy Bartel 
4. Andrew Mackie 
7. Harry Taylor 
9. James Kelly 
12. Jesse Stringer 
13. Tom Lonergan 
14. Joel Selwood 
17. Hamish McIntosh 
20. Steve Johnson 
21. Jordan Murdoch 
22. Mitch Duncan 
24. Jed Bews 
25. Jared Rivers 
26. Tom Hawkins 
27. Mathew Stokes 
29. Cameron Guthrie 
32. Steven Motlop 
33. George Horlin-Smith 
44. Corey Enright 
46. Mark Blicavs