Eagles Show Fight But Cats Claw Their Way to Victory in Round 12 Thriller
What a clash it was between West Coast and Geelong in Round 12 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season. If you missed it, let me take you right into the heart of the action because this match delivered everything — intensity, skill, and a few surprises along the way.
From the first bounce at Optus Stadium, Geelong looked sharper. Their midfield was humming early, getting first use and putting pressure on the Eagles' backline. Tyson Stengle, with his trademark agility, lit up the forward half and pulled off a stunning goal that had fans on their feet. That moment — the quick turn, the snap from the boundary — was nothing short of electric.
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But credit where it’s due — West Coast wasn’t going to lie down easily. After a slow start, Oscar Allen got the home side on the board with a classy snap, a moment that seemed to inject some energy into the Eagles. They began to build through the middle, lifting their contested possession rate and tightening things up defensively. Suddenly, it was game on.
What really stood out was Geelong’s composure. Even when the Eagles mounted a charge, especially in the second and third quarters, the Cats never looked rattled. Patrick Dangerfield’s leadership shone through, directing traffic and crashing packs like a man on a mission. Their ball movement was clinical and calculated — exactly what you'd expect from a side with finals aspirations.
The last quarter, though, brought a real sense of drama. West Coast pushed hard, and there were moments you felt they might snatch it. Their young brigade showed flashes of brilliance, and the crowd sensed something could shift. But Geelong just had too much class when it counted. They slowed the game down, controlled the tempo, and iced the clock like seasoned pros.
In the end, Geelong walked away with a hard-earned win, but West Coast left the field with heads high. Yes, it was another loss in the column, but their effort — especially from some of their emerging talents — is a positive sign for a team still building toward the future.
It was one of those games where the scoreboard tells only part of the story. Geelong got the four points, but both teams gave us something to talk about. And if this is the kind of football we’re getting in Round 12, I can’t wait to see what the rest of the season brings.
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