Geelong Cats v Essendon, Round 17 2012

Geelong 20.14 (134) beat Essendon 10.7 (67) at Marvel Stadium in Round 17, a 67-point win.

Geelong led at every change.

Tom Hawkins kicked five goals for Geelong and Billie Smedts three; Tom Bellchambers kicked three for Essendon.

Mitch Duncan led the way with 31 disposals and a goal.

A run of six straight goals across the second and third quarters stretched the lead from 9 to 45.

Geelong won the inside-50 count 65–41 and won the clearances 41–27.