Geelong Cats Dominate West Coast Eagles with Late Finals Charge

At Optus Stadium on Sunday, the Geelong Cats secured a commanding 43-point victory over the West Coast Eagles in Round 12. The game was close until the final term, but Geelong’s finishing power ignited the scoreboard.

After trailing by seven points early in the final quarter, the Cats surged, kicking seven of the last eight goals to finish with a convincing win at 17.14 (116) to 11.7 (73). Jeremy Cameron led the charge with four late goals, while Oisin Allen also contributed four majors for Geelong.

Midfielders Lachie Ash and Lachie Whitfield dominated possession, with Ash collecting 35 disposals to control the game's tempo. Geelong’s efficiency stood out — they outmarked the Eagles and executed their game plan flawlessly.

West Coast fought hard in patches, with Noah Long missing a set shot that could’ve narrowed the margin. But the Cats’ superior fitness and ball movement in the final term proved decisive.

This win reaffirms Geelong’s status as a top-four contender, while West Coast must regroup as they head into the mid-point of the season.