The Key Numbers
Clearances (difference vs opposition)
Gold Coast +0.8 (ranked 11th)
Geelong -4.2 (ranked 16th)
Contested Poss (diff)
Gold Coast -0.8 (ranked 11th)
Geelong -1.6 (ranked 13th)
Tackles (diff)
Gold Coast +5.1 (ranked 4th)
Geelong +11.8 (ranked 1st)
Disposals For (ave)
Gold Coast 359 (ranked 11th)
Geelong 361 (ranked 10th)
Inside 50’s For (ave)
Gold Coast 54.1 (ranked 5th)
Geelong 53.1 (ranked 6th)
Goals For (ave)
Gold Coast 13.6 (ranked 4th)
Geelong 13.3 (ranked 5th)
The Key Players
14 Joel Selwood
The Geelong captain leads from the front with 1st possession (ranked 6th AFL), 50% of his average disposals won in a contested situation & the tackle pressure he exerts on the opposition (average of 6 per game). Selwood hits the scoreboard whether it be from clearances (as per the match winner vs. Carlton) or as a marking option inside the F50.
26 Tom Hawkins
Hawkins has returned to his best form in 2014 – he provides a big target for the players further afield.
He averages 5 scoring shots & 2 scoring assists (2013: 3 & 1) and 7 Marks (2 contested). In 9 games this season Hawkins has kicked 3 or more goals with his biggest return of 5.3 being in Rd5 vs. Hawthorn.
