Geelong coach Chris Scott is refusing to hit the panic button despite a shock seven-point defeat to GWS putting another dent in his side’s AFL premiership defence.
The Giants celebrated captain Toby Greene’s 200-game milestone in style with a 12.9 (81) to 10.14 (74) victory on Saturday at GMHBA Stadium.
Greene kicked four first-half goals as Jake Riccardi and Brent Daniels combined for four crucial majors in the final quarter to stave off the home side’s late challenge.
The result inflicted more pain on injury-hit Geelong (5-6), who have now suffered three-straight losses for the second time this season.
Tall defender Esava Ratugolea is the Cats’ latest injury concern after being substituted off with a hamstring concern.
“It was a really frustrating night and we do feel like we are chasing our tail a little bit but I don’t feel like that’s a unique position within the competition at the moment,” Scott said.
(C) AAP 2023.
