Jezza’s Ton Chase Heats Up as Cats Smash Power
So, Geelong absolutely dominated Port Adelaide in their round 21 clash at GMHBA Stadium, running out with a huge 88-point win. And one of the biggest storylines from that game? Jeremy Cameron—Jezza—continued his push toward that elusive 100-goal season. He slotted six goals on the day, taking his season tally to 75. With three games left in the home-and-away season, plus whatever finals Geelong can lock in, he's still got a bit of a mountain to climb—but it’s not impossible.
Now, Chris Scott, Geelong’s head coach, was pretty candid after the match. He acknowledged that Cameron’s teammates were clearly trying to get him the footy a bit more than usual—feeding him the ball, even in situations where others might’ve had better chances to score themselves. But Scott’s not too fussed about it—for now. He said it’s fine as long as it’s not impacting the team’s overall play. In his words, “We're a better team when he has the ball,” though he did draw a line—if Jezza becomes the only focus at the expense of better options, then that’s something they'd have to look at.
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It’s interesting because some of the passes to Cameron were genuinely the smarter option. Scott pointed out that Cameron snapping on his left boot from a certain position might be more reliable than someone else kicking on their right. So it's not just sentiment—it makes tactical sense too. Still, the generosity from the likes of Dangerfield, who handed Jezza one goal on a platter, was hard to miss.
Meanwhile, it wasn’t all doom and gloom on the Port Adelaide side—despite the thrashing. Their coach, Ken Hinkley, was surprisingly upbeat, considering the situation. Port was missing a heap of key players—captain Connor Rozee was a late out with illness, and then Jase Burgoyne went down with an ankle issue mid-game. Hinkley admitted it was going to be tough with such a depleted side, but he praised the resilience his team showed, even when outgunned.
He also looked to the future, highlighting the valuable game time some of the younger players like Whitlock and Berry got. Hinkley’s optimistic that this experience will pay off down the track, and he's convinced the team is building toward something stronger in the seasons to come—even if this one is starting to feel a bit rough.
So, while Jezza’s sprint to 100 has definitely become a team effort, the Cats are still rolling as a unit. And as for Port? They’re bruised, yes—but not broken.
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