AFLW Match Report | Cats Season Comes to a Close

AFLW Match Report: Cats Season Ends

Geelong's 2025 AFLW season concluded Saturday night with a 14-point loss to Melbourne at GMHBA Stadium in the final home-and-away round. Despite a tightly contested first half, Melbourne pulled away in the third quarter, building a lead Geelong could not overcome, though the Cats narrowed the margin late in the game.

Farewell to Club Icons

The match provided a send-off for three club legends retiring after this season: long-time captain Meg McDonald, who recorded eight disposals; Kate Darby, with six disposals and four tackles; and Shelley Scott.

Standout Player Performances

Match Highlights

Early in the match, Geelong dominated possession and created multiple scoring chances. Aishling Moloney scored the opening goal, giving the Cats a one-point lead after the first quarter.

A crucial factor was Geelong's defensive pressure, with the Cats laying 12 more tackles (22-10) than Melbourne, limiting the Demons to just one goal from 12 inside-50 entries.

Season Reflection

The final clash of the Cats and Demons in round 12 exhibited solid performances but ultimately ended Geelong’s season, marking the close of a memorable campaign.

Author’s summary: Geelong’s AFLW 2025 season ended in a close loss to Melbourne, highlighted by strong individual efforts and a heartfelt farewell to retiring club stalwarts.

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