THE CASEY Scorpions have handed Geelong their second loss in a row, with a stunning 13-point win at Simonds Stadium.
After two consecutive losses, the Scorpions are back on the winners list on the back of a high intensity, win-at-all-costs mantra as Justin Cooper reports.
It wasn’t all smooth sailing for the visitors, who struggled to convert in first half.
Casey managed just six behinds, wasting opportunities infront of goal as Geelong kicked four unanswered goals to take a 19-point lead at quarter time.
With a stirring message from coach Rohan Welsh at the first break, the Scorpions stepped up a gear in the second term outscoring the Cats five goals to two as the home side held onto a slender 8-point buffer at the main break.
The visitors didn’t stop there, stepping up to shock Geelong and the home crowd with an 11-goal to three blitz in the third term, as well as a commanding 37-point advantage heading into the final quarter.
Despite a late surge by the Cats, which included a six goal to two final term, the Scorpions held on for victory.
Jesse Hogan (5 goals) and Jack Fitzpatrick (5 goals) proved the difference kicking ten goals between them, while Cam Pedersen kept Geelong forward Shane Kersten quiet.
In the middle the Scorpions also took the points, led by David Rodan and Tom Couch, who were influential in the win.
For the Cats Nathan Vardy (4 goals) and Jordan Murdoch (3 goals) were influential, as well as the experienced Dominic Gleeson and Troy Selwood.
The win to Scorpions sees them jump up to fifth and the Cats slide to fourth behind Port Melbourne, Williamstown and Box Hill, all on five wins apiece.
In round 8 of the VFL next Saturday, Geelong travel to face Essendon while Casey will try to make it two wins in a row when they clash with Sandringham at Trevor Barker Beach Oval.
Last Modified on 28/05/2013 18:33