COACH Chris Scott said he told Gary Rohan post-game that he wouldn't have wanted the ball in any other player's hands kicking to win the match. 

"I said that to him post-game and I genuinely believe it, not only in our team but across the competition. I've thought that for a long period of time," Scott said. 

"I think over the journey he's probably received some criticism for his consistency and he plays a position that's very hard to be consistent in. 

"But in terms of standing up in big moments and backing your routine and wanting that situation, I can't think of many better and I don't think that would've been the analysis of Gary Rohan five, six, seven years ago."

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Chris Scott Post Match

Watch Geelong's press conference after round 14's match against Western Bulldogs

Scott said the Cats were confident Tom Hawkins hadn't suffered serious damage to a neck injury that sidelined him for parts of the final term in what could prove to be a pinched nerve, while it was too early to assess Mitch Duncan's knee injury. 

He added that the late change of Lachie Henderson (hip), and early injury to Duncan, meant medical sub Shaun Higgins was forced play after originally planning to rest him. 

Round 14 Showreel

  • 01:35

    Hickey Rings The Bell

    Our Inaugural AFLW Captains returned to 'Ring The Bell'

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  • 03:20

    Cats Goals (R14)

    Watch all the goals from our win over the Western Bulldogs. Presented by The Gordon

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  • 14:43

    Mini-Match: Geelong v Western Bulldogs

    Extended highlights of the round 14 clash between the Cats and Bulldogs at GMHBA Stadium

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  • 00:59

    Rohan Post Match

    Gary Rohan speaks from the oval after the win. Presented by Ford.

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  • 03:06

    Roaming Jezza

    Jeremy Cameron takes you inside the winners rooms. Presented by Ford.

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  • 13:24

    Chris Scott Post Match

    Watch Geelong's press conference after round 14's match against Western Bulldogs

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  • 01:04

    Gary Rohan Inside The Team Song

    After kicking the winning goal, Gary Rohan took the GoPro inside the Winners' Circle. Proudly presented by Whiskers.

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  • 08:03

    Highlights: Round 14

    The Cats and Bulldogs clash in round 14

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  • 03:09

    Final Two Mins: Cats Pinch Classic

    Enjoy the thrilling final moments between the Cats and Dogs at GMHBA Stadium

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  • 00:20

    Team song: Geelong

    Watch the Cats celebrate their round 14 win

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  • 01:31

    Absolute Scenes As Rohan Wins It After Siren

    Watch the incredible moment Gary Rohan wins the game for Geelong after the siren

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  • 00:41

    Menegola Long Goal

    Sam Menegola excites the Geelong faithful with a super effort from distance

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  • 00:27

    Duncan Subbed Out

    Geelong have suffered a huge injury concern with Mitch Duncan being subbed out of the game following this awkward landing

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  • 38:57

    To the Final Bell R14

    To the Final Bell is back for 2021, Geelong Premiership Captain Cameron Ling and the Herald Sun's Scotty Gullan recap the round 13 win over Port and look ahead to this weeks match against the Western Bulldogs.

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    To The Final Bell
  • 00:39

    Cats vs Dogs

    The ultimate decider. It's time for you choose - Cats or Dogs. Presented by Whiskas and Pedigree.

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When asked why carryover emergency Zach Guthrie wasn't called upon, Scott said: "I can't explain that to you without telling you things I don't want to tell you."

The Cats look set to fly to Brisbane this week to face the Lions at the Gabba on Thursday night after telling players and staff not to enter Melbourne in the past week in order to gain entry to Queensland.