Round 24 brought a fierce contest to Kardinia Park on Saturday, 22 August, as the Geelong Cats hosted Richmond under the Saturday night lights. The final siren sounded with the scoreboard reading Geelong Cats 133–76 Richmond, sealing a comprehensive victory for the home side.
Coming off a strong win against North Melbourne, the Cats lived up to their heavy favouritism in the head-to-head market priced at 1.01. Meanwhile, Richmond arrived looking to bounce back from a loss against St Kilda, but ultimately fell short against a firing Geelong outfit on their home turf.
Match Analysis and Scoring
The Cats controlled the tempo throughout the clash, extending their winning streak and showcasing the offensive power that has defined their season. Geelong's season statistics coming into the match featured an average of 102.4 points per game, and they certainly pushed past that benchmark on the night.
Richmond fought hard through the contest, but the weight of a difficult season—carrying a 3-20 record—proved tough to overcome against a top-four side. The Tigers struggled to contain the hosts' scoring power, adding 76 points to the board by the final siren.
How the tips went
Honesty is everything when reviewing the card, so let's break down how the pre-match selections performed at Kardinia Park.
The head-to-head selection on the Geelong Cats at 1.01 delivered a win as the home side comfortably accounted for Richmond. However, the bolder play on the line with Geelong Cats -60.5 resulted in a loss, as the final margin of 57 points fell just short of covering the demanding handicap.