Geelong headed into their round 21 clash with Adelaide looking to keep in touch with the top four, entering the final month of the AFL home and away season.
A week earlier the Cats had comfortably dispatched North Melbourne, returning home after cruising to a 40-point win at Blundstone Arena.
But Adelaide had regained a host of important players for the clash, looking to test the Cats on their home deck.
Jeremy Cameron had other ideas however, putting together an inspired performance to steer Geelong towards the four points.
The spearhead came alive late in the first quarter booting his opening goal of the game, before slotting his second just after quarter time.
A third major came just prior to half time, helping Geelong to take a narrow eight point lead into the main break in an enthralling contest.
But Cameron was not done there, slotting two more after half time to give him five on the day.
With the Cats holding a slender five point lead late in the final term, Cameron once again proved to be the difference as he took a terrific mark running back with the flight, curling home his sixth goal and what proved to be the match winner.
It was an incredible performance by the star forward, helping Geelong to secure a hard fought five point victory over the Crows.
But it was not the only memorable moment to come from the round 21 game, with another iconic goal sailing through late in the final quarter.
The Cats were pressing offensively but trailed by one point, with just four minutes left on the clock.
Ollie Dempsey gathered the ball inside 50, dished it off to Tyson Stengle then got it back, before feeding it out to Lawson Humphries 40 meters from goal.
The young gun gathered, turned and snapped through the first goal of his AFL career in sensational fashion, snatching the lead back for Geelong at a pivotal moment in the game.
It proved to be one of the turning points in a tight clash, helping the Cats secure an important win in the context of their season.
Tom Stewart (28 disposals, five clearances) and Tanner Bruhn (23 disposals, eight clearances) were both strong, while Patrick Dangerfield (21 disposals, nine clearances) dominated through the middle.