AFL.COM.AU MATCH PREVIEW: GEELONG CATS v MELBOURNE
SUMMARY
Geelong claimed back-to-back wins for just the second time this season with a 23-point win over Port Adelaide last round. Melbourne, on the other hand, suffered an agonising two-point defeat against St Kilda after a Leigh Montagna goal put a dagger through Demon hearts. Turning to Sunday's clash, history isn't on the Demons' side. They last beat the Cats in 2006 and were held to five goals or less in their past two meetings. With home ground advantage, Geelong should continue its winning run and claim its third successive victory for the first time this season to honour Corey Enright in his 300th game.
WHERE AND WHEN: Simonds Stadium, Sunday June 21, 3.20pm AEST
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LAST FIVE TIMES
R17, 2014, Geelong 14.18 (102) d Melbourne 5.6 (36) at the MCG
R16, 2013, Geelong 13.20 (98) d Melbourne 4.6 (30) at Simonds Stadium
R6, 2012, Geelong 17.17 (119) d Melbourne 11.10 (76) at Simonds Stadium
R19, 2011, Geelong 37.11 (233) d Melbourne 7.5 (47) at Simonds Stadium
R10, 2010, Geelong 18.13 (121) d Melbourne 10.7 (67) at Simonds Stadium
THE SIX POINTS
1. Geelong skipper Joel Selwood picked up three Brownlow votes when the teams last met, finishing with 31 touches and six tackles.
2. The Cats have won the last 10 games against the Demons, including the past six by an average margin of 71 points. Melbourne last beat Geelong in round six, 2006.
3. Both teams have played 55 times at Simonds Stadium with 37 wins to the Cats and 17 to the Demons (with one draw).
4. Melbourne is ranked last for inside 50 entries in 2015, averaging 41.7 per match, while Geelong is 12th at 49.2.
5. Both sides are ranked equal second in contested marks so far this season, averaging 11.5 per game.
6. Geelong's Steve Johnson fell nine places in the Official AFL Player Ratings last round, from No.37 to No.46, but remains the second-highest Cat in the ratings.
IT'S A BIG WEEK FOR … Corey Enright
The 33-year-old triple premiership player notches his 300th game and becomes just the third Cat in club history to reach the milestone. Enright turned back the clock last round with 29 disposals, nine marks and six rebound 50s. The veteran defender, who is normally one to shy away from the spotlight, will receive the acknowledgement he deserves this Sunday.
PREDICTION: Geelong by 32 points
