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March 22, 2007
Cats win "friendly"
NAB Challenge: Mooney answers coach's callCameron Mooney responded to coach Mark Thompson's call for a big second half as Geelong downed Melbourne by 25 points in their final NAB Challenge match at Skilled Stadium today.
The opening half was a forgettable affair, with only five goals kicked as players from both sides struggled in the swirling wind.
But the Cats looked much better in the final two quarters, with Mooney marking strongly and booting four goals in the 11.13 (79) to 7.12 (54) victory.
Jared Rivers had done a good job containing Mooney in the first half, but was then rested after complaining of soreness.
The Cats were also well served by midfielders Jimmy Bartel and David Wojcinski, while Andrew Mackie was impressive playing the unfamiliar role of a key defender opposed to Russell Robertson.
Geelong's only injury concern was a corked calf to ruckman Steven King.
"I think (Mackie) was the best thing out of the day," said Thompson. "We said, ‘let's put him on a taller player’.
"We've experimented with him down back this year on medium-sized players so we thought if we get in a jam let's see if he can play on a tall forward. On today's efforts we might give it another go."
After missing a couple of shots for goal in the second quarter, Mooney was able to step up after the long break to be the most effective forward on the ground.
“He didn't play that well early but still got opportunities and in the second half we asked for a bit of a lift and for him to help shape the forward line," said Thompson.
"We were doing all this good work getting it in for him, (we wanted him) to really try and play a good second half and he did."
Melbourne was undermanned after the late withdrawals of Byron Pickett, Cameron Bruce and Nathan Carroll.
Geelong skipper Tom Harley, Gary Ablett and James Kelly were also absentees, although all are expected back for the round one clash with the Western Bulldogs.
GEELONG 2.5 3.10 7.13 11.13 (79)
MELBOURNE 0.2 2.7 6.8 7.12 (54)Goals: Geelong: C Mooney 4 C Gardiner 2 N Ablett 2 N Djerrkura K Tenace D Wojcinski. Melbourne: R Robertson 3 D Neitz 2 B Miller M Jamar.
Best: Geelong: J Bartel C Mooney D Milburn D Wojcinski M Scarlett M Egan. Melbourne: T Johnstone D Ward N Jones M Whelan.
Umpires: M Nicholls M Head B Allen.
Official Crowd: Approx 2,500 at Skilled Stadium.
Injuries: Geelong: S King (corked calf). Melbourne: Nil.
Reports: Nil.
Posted by Sammy D at March 22, 2007 12:11 PM
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