Ladies and gentlemen, we are in for a mad bingle of footy as the Geelong Cats take on the Hawthorn Hawks in the sixth round showdown of the AFL season. If history is like a lager on tap, one thing that'll be flowing in our crystal balls is that the Cats have had a dominant paw over the Hawks in their past three encounters, with quite a convincing point difference. Not a pretty sight for the Hawks fans, but who doesn't love a bit of twisted suspense drama on the ground?
Now, as we flip the pages of the recent results, the Hawks seem to be soaring high in full glory with an impressive 4-1 win-loss compared to the slightly smeared 3-2 of the Cats. It's like comparing a fresh pint to a half-empty one, but hey, this is footy and a lot can happen once the whistle blows. Remember, it's not about how you start, but how you finish.
When it comes to the ladder, the difference between the two sides could make a kangaroo's jump over the moon seem a tad small. The Hawks are perched at number 5, just a whisker ahead of the Cats at number 6. It's tighter than a lid on a Vegemite jar! In the grand scheme of the regular season, every match counts like a coin in a jukebox, so it'll be exciting to see which tune we'll be humming at sunset.
Channeling my inner Wombat divination, I reckon the Geelong Cats might just outlast the Hawks in this bingle. A nip and tuck affair, but I see the Cats approach the cream bowl with a certain hunger and grit, edging out the Hawks.
Albert’s Prediction: Geelong Cats by 3