Round 19 match preview: Geelong v Melbourne
Match details
Saturday 30 July, Skilled Stadium, 2.10pm (local time)
Teams
Melbourne
Match details
Saturday 30 July, Skilled Stadium, 2.10pm (local time)
Teams
Melbourne
B: James Strauss, James Frawley, Nathan Jones
HB: Colin Garland, Jared Rivers, Daniel Nicholson
C: Jack Trengove, Jordan Gysberts, Colin Sylvia
HF: Lynden Dunn, Jack Watts, Jeremy Howe
F: Brad Green, Liam Jurrah, Addam Maric
FOLL: Mark Jamar, Brent Moloney, Luke Tapscott
I/C: Matthew Bate, Jordie McKenzie, Ricky Petterd, Stef Martin
EMG: Clint Bartram, Max Gawn, Tom McDonald
IN: Liam Jurrah
OUT: Jamie Bennell
Geelong
Geelong
B: David Wojcinski, Matthew Scarlett, Tom Lonergan
HB: Andrew Mackie, Harry Taylor, Corey Enright
C: Cameron Ling, Joel Selwood, Jimmy Bartel
HF: Travis Varcoe, Tom Hawkins, Mathew Stokes
F: Allen Christensen, Cameron Mooney, Steve Johnson
FOLL: Brad Ottens, Paul Chapman, Joel Corey
I/C: James Kelly, Darren Milburn, Trent West, Mitch Duncan
EMG: Steven Motlop, Josh Cowan, Cameron Guthrie
IN: Steve Johnson, Cameron Ling, Cameron Mooney, Brad Ottens
OUT: Shannon Byrnes (calf), Josh Hunt (back), James Podsiadly (facial soreness), Josh Cowan
Media coverage
Media coverage
TV times
Fox Sports
Fox Sports
Radio times
1116SEN 1100-1800
1116SEN 1100-1800
ABC774 1300-1800
K-Rock 1200-1800
CROC 1200-1800
Form
Melbourne: D, L, W, W, Bye, L, W, L, L, L, W, L, W, W, L, Bye, W, L
Geelong: W, W, W, W, W, Bye, W, W, W, W, W, W, W, W, L, L, W, W
Ladder position
Melbourne: 11th
Geelong: 2nd
Head-to-head
Played: 207
Melbourne: 83 wins
Geelong: 122 wins
Drawn: 2
At this ground:
Played: 52
Melbourne: 17 wins
Geelong: 34 wins
Drawn: 1
Coach v coach
Dean Bailey: -
Melbourne: D, L, W, W, Bye, L, W, L, L, L, W, L, W, W, L, Bye, W, L
Geelong: W, W, W, W, W, Bye, W, W, W, W, W, W, W, W, L, L, W, W
Ladder position
Melbourne: 11th
Geelong: 2nd
Head-to-head
Played: 207
Melbourne: 83 wins
Geelong: 122 wins
Drawn: 2
At this ground:
Played: 52
Melbourne: 17 wins
Geelong: 34 wins
Drawn: 1
Coach v coach
Dean Bailey: -
Chris Scott: -
Last time they met
Round 10, 2010: Geelong 18.13 (121) d Melbourne 10.7 (67), Skilled Stadium
How’s stat?
Aaron Davey and Brent Moloney are the only two 2011-listed Demons to have played in Melbourne’s most recent win at Skilled Stadium (round 20, 2005).
Recent streak
Geelong has won the past three in a row
Injury list
Melbourne:
Rohan Bail (knee) - 2 weeks, Aaron Davey (knee) - test, Jack Grimes (foot) - season, Joel Macdonald (knee) - 1 week, Michael Newton (foot) - 1-2 weeks, Tom Scully (knee) - test, Jake Spencer (knee) - season
Geelong
Mark Blake (finger) - indefinite, Mitch Brown (shoulder) - season, Shannon Byrnes (calf) - TBA, Marcus Drum (hamstring) - indefinite, Billie Smedts (hip) - season
Summary
The Demons are in the second week of a tough three round period, with matches against top four teams Hawthorn, Geelong and Carlton. The Cats at home will be tough. They have not lost at Skilled Stadium for almost four years and have made it a fortress for opposition teams. Melbourne was disappointing against Hawthorn last Sunday, on the back of a good win against Port Adelaide in Darwin. Despite a win and a loss in 2005/06 respectively, the Demons have been poor at Skilled Stadium for the past 20 years. Overcoming the second-placed Geelong would be one of Melbourne’s - and Dean Bailey’s - finest achievements in recent years. The red and blue is eager to keep its season alive and must claim either Geelong or Carlton to help its cause. Geelong, without dual premiership coach Mark Thompson and champion Gary Ablett, has remained a force in 2011, with first-year coach Chris Scott claiming all but two matches. It’s a massive challenge for the Demons, but one they want to tackle head on.
Last time they met
Round 10, 2010: Geelong 18.13 (121) d Melbourne 10.7 (67), Skilled Stadium
How’s stat?
Aaron Davey and Brent Moloney are the only two 2011-listed Demons to have played in Melbourne’s most recent win at Skilled Stadium (round 20, 2005).
Recent streak
Geelong has won the past three in a row
Injury list
Melbourne:
Rohan Bail (knee) - 2 weeks, Aaron Davey (knee) - test, Jack Grimes (foot) - season, Joel Macdonald (knee) - 1 week, Michael Newton (foot) - 1-2 weeks, Tom Scully (knee) - test, Jake Spencer (knee) - season
Geelong
Mark Blake (finger) - indefinite, Mitch Brown (shoulder) - season, Shannon Byrnes (calf) - TBA, Marcus Drum (hamstring) - indefinite, Billie Smedts (hip) - season
Summary
The Demons are in the second week of a tough three round period, with matches against top four teams Hawthorn, Geelong and Carlton. The Cats at home will be tough. They have not lost at Skilled Stadium for almost four years and have made it a fortress for opposition teams. Melbourne was disappointing against Hawthorn last Sunday, on the back of a good win against Port Adelaide in Darwin. Despite a win and a loss in 2005/06 respectively, the Demons have been poor at Skilled Stadium for the past 20 years. Overcoming the second-placed Geelong would be one of Melbourne’s - and Dean Bailey’s - finest achievements in recent years. The red and blue is eager to keep its season alive and must claim either Geelong or Carlton to help its cause. Geelong, without dual premiership coach Mark Thompson and champion Gary Ablett, has remained a force in 2011, with first-year coach Chris Scott claiming all but two matches. It’s a massive challenge for the Demons, but one they want to tackle head on.
Players to watch
Melbourne: Nathan Jones
The nuggetty Jones has been a consistent performer for the Demons this year and in many respects has gone about his business in an underrated fashion. He has regularly accumulated more than 20 disposals a match, and his flexibility has been an addition to his game in recent times. An addition to the leadership group in 2011, Jones collected a team-best 23 possessions last round to continue his good season.
Geelong: James Kelly
In an elite era at Geelong, Kelly has been an integral and highly valuable contributor, even if he remains somewhat underrated outside of the Cattery. Kelly racked up 32 disposals last round against Richmond and the Demons are fully aware of his capabilities to create a headache.
Match-up to watch
Mark Jamar/Stef Martin v Brad Ottens/Trent West
Both ruck combinations have emerged in recent times and will be critical for their respective sides. Martin has been one of Melbourne’s most improved this year in the absence of Jamar, who recently returned from a knee injury. West has been on Geelong’s list for a while now, but has played the past two matches and will be looking to cement a position. Ottens is a warrior, who has been instrumental in Geelong’s outstanding recent era.
Melbourne: Nathan Jones
The nuggetty Jones has been a consistent performer for the Demons this year and in many respects has gone about his business in an underrated fashion. He has regularly accumulated more than 20 disposals a match, and his flexibility has been an addition to his game in recent times. An addition to the leadership group in 2011, Jones collected a team-best 23 possessions last round to continue his good season.
Geelong: James Kelly
In an elite era at Geelong, Kelly has been an integral and highly valuable contributor, even if he remains somewhat underrated outside of the Cattery. Kelly racked up 32 disposals last round against Richmond and the Demons are fully aware of his capabilities to create a headache.
Match-up to watch
Mark Jamar/Stef Martin v Brad Ottens/Trent West
Both ruck combinations have emerged in recent times and will be critical for their respective sides. Martin has been one of Melbourne’s most improved this year in the absence of Jamar, who recently returned from a knee injury. West has been on Geelong’s list for a while now, but has played the past two matches and will be looking to cement a position. Ottens is a warrior, who has been instrumental in Geelong’s outstanding recent era.
Most disposals in 2011
Melbourne: Brent Moloney (384)
Geelong: Joel Corey (89)
Most marks in 2011
Melbourne: Jack Watts (89)
Geelong: Harry Taylor (122)
Most tackles in 2011
Melbourne: Brent Moloney (89)
Geelong: James Kelly (125)
Most goals in 2011
Melbourne: Liam Jurrah (33)
Geelong: James Podsiadly (37)
Memorable match
One of Melbourne’s most memorable recent encounters overall, let alone against Geelong, came in Round 20, 2005, with an unexpected win for Melbourne at Skilled Stadium. Having lost seven in a row, and with finals out of the question, there was nothing to lose. Melbourne delivered a win against the odds, full of running and spirit. Robertson triumphed with seven goals, and as the final siren sounded, it was a heart stopping one point win and Melbourne’s first win in Geelong since 1988.
Foot in both camps
Charlie Armstrong, Bret Bailey, Neil Balme, Ivan Baumgartner, Clint Bizzell, Brian Cook, Percy Ellingsen, Brent Grgic, George Haines, Clyde Helmer, Mark Jackson, Peter Johnston, Frank Jorgensen, Nigel Kol, Brent Moloney, Harry Parkin, Eric Peck, Trevor Spencer, Perce Taylor, Ian Toyne, Len Toyne, Jack Watt.
What Dean Bailey says …
“We've gone through the review and the [round 18] performance we put forward was certainly below what we expect. We need to lift."
What @DemonsHQ and Facebook is saying …
Stephen James Brown: As i used to live in geelong and it does get wild weather they have forecasted a "JURRAHCANE" saturday 210pm
Jane Hahn: Hopefully Jurrah will kick 10 goals and we kick Geelongs Butt
Joshua Walsh: The JURRAHCANE will strike!!!
Key Melbourne question
Can Melbourne end Geelong’s record of 27 consecutive wins at Skilled Stadium? If the Demons win, it will be the first time Geelong has lost at the Cattery since round 21, 2007.
