THE CATS and Lions round out the home and away season at opposite ends of the ladder. Chris Scott's team, which lost to Hawthorn last weekend, has already secured a top-four position and will be aiming to tune up for what is set to be a tough finals campaign. In contrast, this will be the last game for Justin Leppitsch's young side for the year. Given the Lions' terrible start to the season, they have probably exceeded expectations by winning seven games, and they will be hoping to head into the off-season on the back of another solid showing>
WHERE AND WHEN: Simonds Stadium, Saturday, August 30, 7.40pm AEST
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LAST FIVE TIMES
R2, 2014, Geelong 13.15 (93) d Brisbane 10.8 (68) at the Gabba
R23, 2013, Geelong 15.22 (112) d Brisbane 17.9 (111) at Simonds Stadium
R13, 2013, Brisbane 15.13 (103) d Geelong 14.14 (98) at the Gabba
R5, 2012, Geelong 12.7 (79) d Brisbane 4.17 (41) at the Gabba
R17, 2011, Geelong 20.13 (133) d Brisbane 15.14 (104) at the Gabba
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THE SIX POINTS
1. Steve Johnson was best on ground in the Cats' win over the Lions in round two. Johnson gathered 37 disposals and laid 10 tackles. Pearce Hanley had 32 touches for the Lions.
2. Geelong has taken the most marks inside 50 of any club this season. The Cats average 13.6 marks inside 50 per game. Key forward Tom Hawkins has taken 79 of them.
3. The Cats continue to struggle when it comes to clearances. They are ranked 18th in the competition, with an average of 33.1 per game.
4. The Lions lead the Cats this season when it comes to kicking for goal. Their accuracy is 48.5 per cent, while the Cats are going at 46.7 per cent.
5. The Brisbane Lions last won at Simonds Stadium in round 6, 2003.
6. Geelong midfielder Josh Caddy was 333rd in the Official AFL Player Ratings, brought to you by Gatorade, after round 17. Some good form in recent weeks has elevated him to 297th.
Prediction: Geelong by 44 points
