Geelong have belted lowly North Melbourne by 62 factors to interrupt again into the AFL prime eight forward of subsequent week’s essential recreation in opposition to Essendon.
The regulation 19.11 (125) to 9.9 (63) win on Sunday at GMHBA Stadium was marked by milestones, with Cats star Zach Tuohy breaking Jim Stynes’ file for probably the most video games by an Irishman.
In his 265th recreation, Tuohy delighted Geelong followers when he unsuccessfully tried one among his trademark torpedo kicks within the final time period from full-back.
As Tuohy was honoured for his longevity, North’s Cooper Harvey was mobbed by teammates when he kicked a aim on debut within the remaining quarter.
Harvey is the son of North legend Brent Harvey, the AFL video games file holder with 432.
Geelong began the spherical in tenth spot, half a recreation exterior the highest eight, and the reigning premiers face the eighth-placed Bombers subsequent Saturday night time in a significant encounter.
North made a vibrant begin with two of the opening three objectives, however the Cats then killed off the competition with an 11-goal run.
The Kangaroos’ third aim got here 9 minutes into the third time period and the margin blew out to 68 factors earlier than North rallied to cease a rout.
North defender Griffin Logue was subbed out of the sport within the first time period with a knee damage and co-captain Jy Simpkin additionally went off within the first half, because of concussion.
Tyson Stengle and Ollie Henry kicked 4 objectives apiece for the Cats and Mitch Duncan impressed with 30 possessions, whereas Luke Davies-Uniacke was finest for North and kicked two objectives.
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