GEELONG'S Easter Monday blockbuster against Hawthorn was stopped due to lightning.
The Cats held a 36-point lead at three-quarter time at the MCG before players were told to head into the changerooms due to lightning.
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Players were preparing to start the final term when they were ordered off the ground.
A warning on the scoreboards read: "Severe weather is approaching the MCG. Please seek shelter immediately."
The game restarted at 6.11pm AEDT after the delay lasted more than 40 minutes.
It is not the first time a game has been delayed this year.
The AAMI Community Series clash between Sydney and Brisbane was delayed by a power outage.
