It's been described as the toughest away trip on an AFL Club's calendar. To go down by just 1-point last year, we're certainly up for the challenge this year. Round 4 sees Geelong play their first home game of the year.

Who: Geelong vs Brisbane Lions
Where: GMHBA Stadium, VIC
When: Friday 8th April at 7:50pm (local time)
Gates Open: 3:35pm (local time)
Match Day Covid Info: Read all about it here

Milestone: Daniel Rich 250 Games

VFL Game Details:
Geelong Cats v Brisbane Lions
Friday 8 April
Bounce 3.35pm
GMHBA Stadium

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PLAN YOUR TRIP
GMHBA is 75 kilometres from Melbourne accessible via the Westgate Bridge and following the Princes Freeway.

PARKING
Limited public car parking is available within the Kardinia Park Precinct. A drop off area is located at car park A2 which can be accessed via the main entry into Kardinia Park, Kilgour Street.

Public Parking opens 3:00pm - Gate A Kilgour Street. Gate C Park Crescent.

Watch: Live on Seven, Fox Footy, and stream on Kayo.

Help us celebrate Daniel Rich's 250th milestone game as a Brisbane Lion. We love Richy so much we've creates his own limited edition merch line for purchase online at Lions Shop, and at our Round 5 Collingwood game.

Round 15 2021 was redemption for a Lions side that went down by 1-pt at GMHBA Stadium. Geelong travelled to Brisbane and went home with their tail between their legs after a 44-pt thumping. Joe kicked 4, Charlie 3, and Daniel Rich set the tone from the backline with 25 disposals and 640m gained.

GEELONG huffed and puffed and eventually saw off the challenge of Brisbane by 10 points in a gripping contest at GMHBA Stadium on Friday night.

Trailing by a point at the final change, the Cats kicked two goals to one in the fourth quarter to win 11.14 (80) to 11.4 (70) in front of a raucous home crowd.

Tom Hawkins was the hero for the victors, kicking five goals, including the match-sealer late in the last term.

He waged an engrossing duel with Marcus Adams, who was among the Lions' best with his intercept marking, but Hawkins delivered when it mattered most.

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Incredibly, the first half saw a total of 13 goals, but neither team could string two together consecutively as they traded blows.

Brisbane will lose no admirers from the match, despite losing its 13th straight contest at the venue.

Dan McStay was magnificent in defeat, kicking three goals from his 14 disposals and 11 marks.

O'Connor and Neale meet again

From the moment Mark O'Connor was selected to replace his rested skipper Joel Selwood, it was clear he'd tag Lachie Neale. Last year the Irishman did a wonderful job in quietening the Brownlow medallist both times they squared off, but Neale was ready this time. After a quiet start, the Lions ball-winner had seven disposals by quarter-time and 13 by the half, most of his work done close to the contest. He finished with a match-high 30 for the night, that included 11 clearances, to take the points.

Battle of the big forwards

If you like watching big forwards go to work, this was the match for you. While Hawkins (5.3) was making the most of his chances at one end, Dan McStay and Joe Daniher were keeping the Lions in the contest at the other. Each Lion kicked three goals and combined for 18 marks between them. It was one of McStay's best games in Brisbane colours, particularly considering the hostile environment.

Cockatoo reported in return to Cattery

This was Nakia Cockatoo's first visit back to Geelong since he left the Cats 18 months ago and it's fair to say it was a mixed bag. After a quiet first half, the powerful Lion started the third quarter with a contest against Rhys Stanley. With the ball in dispute, the pair came together with Stanley falling backwards. Cockatoo was reported for rough conduct and now faces a nervous wait to see if he'll be cited by the Match Review Officer.

GEELONG       2.2       7.6       9.8       11.14 (80)

BRISBANE     2.2       6.3       10.3     11.4 (70)

 
GOALS  
Geelong: Hawkins 5, Bews, Cameron, Dahlhaus, Narkle, Smith, Stengle

Brisbane: Daniher 3, McStay 3, Cameron 2, Fullarton, Rayner, Starcevich

 
BEST  
Geelong: Smith, Hawkins, Tuohy, Blicavs, Duncan, Dangerfield

Brisbane: McStay, Neale, Adams, Daniher, Andrews, Rich

INJURIES  
Geelong: Narkle (ankle)

Brisbane: Nil

LATE CHANGES

Geelong: Esava Ratugolea (ankle) and Tom Stewart (gastro) replaced in selected side by Quinton Narkle and Gryan Miers

Brisbane: Nil

SUBSTITUTES  
Geelong: Zach Guthrie (replaced Narkle in the third quarter)

Brisbane: Deven Robertson (unused)