Hawthorn star Cyril Rioli marks in front of Geelong midfielder Taylor Hunt at the MCG. Picture: Getty Source: Herald Sun
5.54pm: Hawks 86 - Cats 93
THE curse lives! Geelong had to overcome a six goal margin to register its tenth straight win over Hawthorn.
Joel Selwood led the fight back with 33 disposals and a goal.
Hawthorn pushed late with Shane Savage (two goals) giving the Hawks a chance in the shadows of full time.
But it was not to be as Geelong's defence stood tall amid a flurry of Hawk forward thrusts.
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Luke Breust had the chance to put the Hawks within two points with under a minute to play but sprayed his set shot for goal.
Lance Franklin and Jarryd Roughead stunk it up.
5.43pm: Hawks 79 - Cats 93
THE match hangs in the balance with Luke Breust putting the Hawks within 14-points midway through the final quarter.
Geelong looked to be all over Hawthorn early with James Podsiadly and Mitch Duncan kicking goals to make it a 21-point margin.
But never-say-die Hawthorn responded at the 18-minute mark with Breust.
Lance Franklin and Jarryd Roughead hardly sighted in the second half.
5.33pm: Hawks 71 - Cats 86
HAWTHORN faces the prospect of 10 straight losses to Geelong with the Cats running amok at the MCG.
The Cats have kicked nine of the last 11 goals to turn a six goal deficit into a 15-point lead early in the last quarter.
Allen Christensen gave the Cats the perfect start forcing a turnover from a kick in to slot the first of the final term.
James Podsiadly then got on the end of a Mitch Duncan kick inside 50 to give the Cats a handy buffer.
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Meanwhile, Billie Smedts is off the ground in a bad shape after copping a heavy knock.
Geelong is yet to activate substitute George Horlin-Smith.
5.14pm: Hawks 70 - Cats 72
GEELONG has been dealt a blow with key defender Jared Rivers off the ground with a knee injury.
The Cats lead 72-70 late in the third quarter after a Joel Selwood-inspired comeback.
But the Hawks refuse to lay down with Jarryd Roughead, who has struggled to make an impact today, slotting a much-needed goal in the shadows of three-quarter time.
Hawthorn young gun Brad Hill has been substituted out of the match.
Tom Hawkins kick a long goal during the 3rd quarter of the Hawthorn vs Geelong match at the MCG. April 1, 2013. Picture: Klein Michael Source: Herald Sun
5.05pm: Hawks 57 - Cats 58
GEELONG has whittled away a 20-point half-time deficit to level the scores midway through the third quarter.
Joel Selwood sparked the fight back ripping the ball out of a stoppage to set up Mitch Duncan for his first goal of the match.
The skipper then added salt to the Hawks wounds moments later converting a set shot from directly in front.
Enter spearhead Tom Hawkins who slotted his second to cut the margin to one point and put the Hawks on the ropes.
Allen Christensen then put the Cats in front missing a set shot from 45m on a slight angle.
Geelong has dominated the third quarter with Hawthorn's playmakers going Sam Mitchell, Cyril Rioli and Brent Guerra struggling to hold the Cats at bay.
Sam Mitchell shows Mathew Stokes a clean pair of heels during the 1st quarter of the Hawthorn vs Geelong match at the MCG. April 1, 2013. Picture: Klein Michael Source: Herald Sun
4.25pm: Hawks 57 - Cats 37
POOR kicking continues to plague Hawthorn in its pursuit of vanquishing a nine-game hoodoo against Geelong.
The Hawks looked in control late in the second quarter when Lance Franklin and Isaac Smith slotted back-to-back goals.
Jarryd Roughead and Brent Guerra sprayed shots on goal in the shadows of half time as the Hawks go into the main break with nine behinds on the board.
But Geelong hit back with Tom Hawkins outmarking Ryan Schoenmakers to kick his first goal and put the Cats within striking distance.
Enter Travis Varcoe who used his speed to burst out of congestion and snap around his body cutting the margin to 20 points.
The Cats too have had their troubles in front of the big sticks registering seven behinds.
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Hawk Paul Puopolo got plenty of the ball going into the main break with 76 SuperCoach points. Cyril Rioli (12 possessions, one goal) was next best.
Meanwhile, Geelong skipper Joel Selwood has been the pick of the Cats ahead of veteran Corey Enright and former Melbourne defender Jared Rivers.
Standby for a huge second half!
4.15pm: Hawks 43 - Cats 25
IT'S a battle of attrition at the MCG with Hawthorn and Geelong playing an exciting brand of end-to-end football.
The Hawks lead by 20 points but the Cats continue to push through Travis Varcoe and Joel Selwood providing plenty of spark.
But poor kicking has been the tale of the tape so far with Hawthorn and Geelong combining for 13 missed opportunities.
Hawthorn v Geelong,Goal, Brent Guerra, Picture: Ludbey Wayne Source: Herald Sun
4.05pm: Hawks 34 - Cats 23
FRANKLIN passed his fitness test, alright. The superboot wasted little time in the second quarter launching a 55m drop punt for goal to open the scoring.
But Geelong hit back with goals to Paul Chapman and James Podsiadly cutting the margin to 11 points.
Tom Hawkins has been quiet early while young Hawk Brad Hill continues to dominate.
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3.50pm: Hawks 26 - Cats 11
LANCE Franklin is off the ground with medicos checking out the superstar's hamstring.
A huge blow to the Hawks if the superboot is unable to return.
Brad Hill the star for the Hawks with 10 disposals and 49 SuperCoach points in a dominant first quarter.
The Cats only goal was a ripper from Billie Smedts late in the term tucked up along the boundary line.
Smedts snapped the ball around his body threading the goals but was forced to wait out a goal review to celebrate.
The review proved to be inconclusive with video umpire unable to determine if the ball had shaved the post on the way through. The goal umpire thought he "heard something".
Hawthorn v Geelong, Lance Franklin bumps Joel Selwood off play, Picture: Ludbey Wayne Source: Herald Sun
3.43pm: Hawks 19 - Cats 5
GEELONG is on the back foot after back-to-back goals to Luke Breust and Brent Guerra to set up a 19-5 lead late in the first quarter.
Hawthorn has dominated play early with Guerra and Brad Hill the pick of the rampaging Hawks.
Hill, younger brother of Fremantle's Stephen, has been a revelation providing plenty of dash off half-back in the absence of Matthew Suckling (knee).
But the Cats only have themselves to blame spraying six shots on goal in the opening term.
Joel Selwood and Andrew Mackie the best for the Cats early.
Hawthorn v Geelong, Lance Franklin bumps Joel Selwood off play, Picture: Ludbey Wayne Source: Herald Sun
3.28pm: Hawks 6 - Cats 2
HAWTHORN defender Josh Gibson has first crack on dangerous Geelong forward Tom Hawkins at the MCG today.
Hawkins booted a goal after the siren to deliver the Cats their ninth-straight victory over Hawthorn last time these two sides met.
Meanwhile, Ryan Schoenmakers is lined up against Cat James Podsiadly.
The Hawks have made the early running with Cyril Rioli, Jordan Lewis and Brad Hill getting plenty of the football.
Lewis kicked the first goal of the match taking a strong mark inside-50.
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PRE-GAME
BRIAN Lake is a late withdrawal from the Hawthorn team to face Geelong at the MCG today in the final match of Round 1.
Lake was named in the Hawks' defence despite not playing since he hurt his calf in the first round of the NAB Cup.
The team sheets for today's match have just been submitted and the former Bulldog is out, replaced by ruckman Max Bailey.
The late inclusion means the Hawks have three potential rucks in their line-up - Bailey, David Hale and Jarryd Roughead - while the Cats are playing first-gamer Mark Blicavs as first ruck. Trent West is on the bench.
The Geelong team is unchanged.
The subs are Jed Anderson (Hawthorn) and George Horlin-Smith (Geelong).
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