Geelong have actually snapped their worst losing streak in 18 years with an unconvincing 30-point win over Richmond, charging home after dealing with a huge upset at GMHBA Stadium. After beginning the match as $1.05 favourites with bookies, the Cats tracked by 29 points late in the 2nd quarter, however lastly began to raise with 2 objectives prior to halftime to track by 16 points at the primary break. Geelong knocked through 6 objectives in the 3rd quarter to lead by 3 points at the last modification, lastly steamrolling the adventurous Tigers in the last term to win 15.9 (99) to 10.9 (69 ). Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today After taking the lead for the very first time 20 minutes into the 3rd quarter, the Cats controlled the 2nd half, scoring 14.6 to Richmond’s 3.2. The outcome broke a four-game losing run– their worst in Chris Scott’s 14 seasons as Geelong coach– after beginning the season 7-0. It likewise permitted the Cats to prevent losing 3 straight at their Kardinia Park fortress for the very first time given that 2006. Currently wrecked by injury, Richmond will be sweating on scans to Mykelti Lefau after the forward landed awkwardly and was removed in the last term clutching his knee. Lefau, the code-hopping previous NRL hopeful who suffered an ACL injury in 2022, was rapidly surrounded by 3 medical authorities. “Medical personnel with fantastic issue for Mykelti,” Jason Bennett stated in commentary on Channel 7. Tigers terrific Matthew Richardson stated he was “actually anxious” by the sight of Lefau getting at the back of his knee. “I do not wish to be an alarmist– he got up and ran, however when you’ve got quads like that it can possibly mask something going on,” he stated. Richmond coach Adem Yze validated “it does not look excellent” for Lefau, who will go through scans on Monday to discover whether his ACL was torn in the occurrence. “It’ll be shattering if it is since he’s in great type and he’s a genuine skill,” Yze stated. “If it is, we’ll cover our arms around him like we have with the other young boys that have actually hurt themselves. Hoping, however it may not hold true.” Tylar Young and Sam Naismith suffered ACL tears in succeeding weeks in May, after Josh Gibcus and Judson Clarke copped the exact same injury previously this season. Double Richmond premiership energy Marlion Pickett had a filthy night, providing the middle finger to Cats fans after being subbed out in the last quarter. The Tigers dropped to 1-11 with a 8th successive defeat– their worst losing streak because 2010, triple premiership coach Damien Hardwick’s very first season in charge. Scott would have been fuming with the Cats’ very first half, he would have been delighted how Geelong turned the video game around. It was not the Cats’ stars such as Tom Stewart, Jeremy Cameron and Mitch Duncan who got them back in the contest. Athletic forward Ollie Dempsey controlled with 3 objectives and 27 ownerships, while Tom Atkins got hectic in the midfield. Previous Gold Coast midfielder Jack Bowes rose out of the centre with 10 clearances and was routinely unsafe in his finest video game for the Cats. Geelong forward Ollie Henry is dealing with a stint on the sidelines after being subbed out in the 2nd quarter with a hamstring injury. 2 weeks after being pounded by 119 points by the Brisbane Lions in what coach Adem Yze hoped was all-time low, Richmond were brave at a location they had actually not ventured to because 2017. They were made to pay for some careless mistakes that let Geelong back in the video game late in the 2nd quarter. – with 7NEWS
‘Great issue’ for Richmond cult hero Mykelti Lefau after stunning fall in loss to Geelong
