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Geelong Triumphs Over Hawthorn in Record-Breaking Easter Monday Clash

The Cats secured a narrow seven-point victory at the MCG, with Shaun Mannagh's late goal sealing the win before a record crowd of 88,746.

Shaun Mannagh’s late goal has sealed Geelong a narrow win over Hawthorn in an Easter Monday classic.
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Overview

  • Geelong defeated Hawthorn 12.14 (86) to 11.13 (79), leading for all but two minutes of the game.
  • The Easter Monday match drew a record-breaking crowd of 88,746, the largest for this annual AFL fixture.
  • Shaun Mannagh's third goal with three minutes remaining proved decisive, securing Geelong's fourth win of the season.
  • Hawthorn midfielder Conor Nash faces potential suspension for striking Gryan Miers, who entered concussion protocols and will miss at least one game.
  • Geelong's Bailey Smith is under scrutiny for unsportsmanlike conduct, including a ball strike on Jarman Impey and a gesture directed at Hawthorn fans.