Young forward Billy Smedts applied great pressure to the Carlton defenders and kicked 2 goals.
SC: 57
DT: 45
3 Jimmy Bartel
Jimmy Bartel amassed 15 kicks and 10 handballs rotating between the midfield and the half back line. Bartel was in Geelong’s best, leading from the front when the game was on the line late in the match.
SC: 106
DT: 88
4 Andrew Mackie
Mackie set up the Cats attack from the half back line with 19 possessions at 89% disposal efficiency.
SC: 93
DT: 72
5 Travis Varcoe
After joining captain Joel Selwood for the toss of the coin Varcoe injured his shoulder in a collision with Carlton’s Bryce Gibbs and was subbed out of the game at quarter time.
SC: 9
DT:12
7 Harry Taylor
Harry Taylor collected 20 touches, took 11 marks and was among the Cats best players. Carlton big man Matthew Kreuzer was subbed off at quarter time which allowed Taylor to creep forward and kick 2 important goals.
SC: 103
DT:101
11 Joel Corey
Corey has adapted quickly to his new role across the half back line. With 18 touches and 6 tackles the Geelong veteran was composed in defence and helped negate the influence of Carlton’s dangerous small forwards.
SC: 68
DT: 81
12 Trent West
West was the dominant ruckman on the ground, kicking a goal and finishing the match with a game high 22 hit outs.
SC: 92
DT: 77
13 Tom Lonergan
Tom Lonergan was commanding in defence in his 100th game which allowed fellow defender Harry Taylor to go forward and damage the scoreboard.
SC: 39
DT: 35
14 Joel Selwood
Selwood received close attention from Carlton tagger and former Geelong rookie Andrew Carrazzo and was limited to 15 possessions. The Cats skipper lifted in the last quarter, helping the team hold off the Blues’ late challenge.
SC: 74
DT: 66
19 Taylor Hunt
In his best game for the Cats, Taylor Hunt shut down Carlton captain Marc Murphy and had a game high 7 tackles. He kicked 2 goals in the last 2 minutes of the first quarter to put the Cats in front at quarter time and finished the match with 3.
SC: 104
DT: 95
20 Steve Johnson
Stevie J was a welcome inclusion for the Cats and provided creativity through the midfield. Johnson was one of the best on the ground with 26 possessions in his first game of the season.
SC:75
DT: 92
21 Jordan Murdoch
Murdoch was lively in the Cats forward 50 using his pace to chase pressure the Carlton defenders.
SC: 39
DT: 36
22 Mitch Duncan
Mitch Duncan has elevated his game and is now a key part of the Geelong midfield. He put in another strong performance against Carlton with 24 disposals and 9 marks.
SC: 78
DT: 100
23 Josh Caddy
Caddy started the game as the substitute but was activated at quarter time following a shoulder injury to Travis Varcoe. The former Gold Coast Sun played most of the game in defence and continues you look more and more comfortable in the Geelong line up.
SC: 50
DT: 41
26 Tom Hawkins
Hawkins used his superior strength to great effect, breaking tackles and winning 12 contested possessions. Taking 5 marks and kicking 3 goals, the Tomahawk was the most dangerous forward on the ground.
SC: 107
DT: 82
27 Mathew Stokes
Continuing his sensational start to the 2013 season Stokes was again in Geelong’s best. Spending more time in the midfield, Stokes finished the game with 30 possessions and 14 marks, more than any other Cat.
SC: 125
DT: 126
28 Allen Christensen
Christensen was one of Geelong’s best players, leading the Cats in contested possessions and kicking 2 goals.
SC: 108
DT: 90
31 James Podsiadly
Podsiadly collected 16 possessions and kicked an important snap goal. He worked tirelessly for the Cats to provide a forward marking target
SC: 79
DT: 68
32 Steven Motlop
Motlop used his agility and explosive pace with great effect against the Blues, finishing the game with 17 kicks and a game high 10 inside 50s. Late in the final quarter Motlop kicked his second goal for the night to seal the victory for the Cats.
SC: 100
DT: 89
35 Paul Chapman
Chapman spent most of the game running through the midfield and had a game high 6 clearances. Coach Chris Scott moved Chapman forward in the last quarter to provide another marking target and stretch the Carlton defence.
SC: 65
DT: 82
44 Corey Enright
Enright had 20 possessions and took 8 marks in yet another strong performance for the Cats, providing important rebound out of defence.
SC: 81
DT: 83
46 Mark Bilcavs
Mark Blicavs continued to impress in just his 3rd game of AFL football. He had 11 disposals with 100% efficiency and his ability to cover the ground stretched Carlton’s depleted ruck stocks.
SC: 57
DT: 45
