AFL Preview: Cats v Kangaroos

Geelong v Nth Melbourne
Sunday 1:10pmat Etihad Stadium

Its twin against twin as Brad Scott’s Kangaroos battle Chris Scott’s Cats.

Form

Geelong got their WA trip out of the way early and was too classy for Fremantle last week. Mitch Duncan stepped up in the midfield and the usual suspects Dangerfield and Selwood played their starring roles to lift the Cats to a 42-point win.

North matched it with West Coast up until half time before being over run. Jarrad Waite cost them dearly in front of goal booting 1.7. Compare that to 7 straight from Josh Kennedy and that was pretty much the score difference in the end. North will be looking for a 4-quarter effort this week.

Stats That Matter

– 6 of the last 9 matches have gone over the game total at all venues.
– North Melbourne are 3 from the last 4 ATS against the Cats.
– 4 of the last 6 matches played at Etihad have gone over the game total.
– North Melbourne have won 3 of the last 6 against the Cats at a POT of 68%.
– The average total in the last 6 at Etihad between these sides is 202.5

Betting Data

2017 Line: Geelong 1-0, North Melbourne 0-1
2017 Over/Under: Geelong 1-0, North Melbourne 1-0

What To Expect

This is a Geelong home game though they are taking it away from their traditional home in Geelong and playing it under the roof of Etihad. Recent history suggests it’s a high scoring affair with the average total between these two being 202.5 under the roof. North have the form on the board in recent times against Geelong, though they were a completely different outfit the last few years and have churned a lot of experienced players. The Wolf can see this one falling right on the expected margin of 28 points, so will be taking the overs as it is 15 points under their average.

How It’s Shaping Up

Geelong By 28

Recommended Bet

Over 189.5 Points ($1.88)

Player Markets

Let me remind you what happened last time these two met. Dangerfield’s stat line was out of this world, he had 48 disposals, 13 marks, 2 Goals and a huge 187 fantasy points. Joel Selwood also had a monster game with 38 disposals, 8 marks, 5 tackles and 132 fantasy points. Dangerfield will have no worries taking on the likes of Ziebell, Cunnington and Swallow through the middle. Wolfy will be enjoying the Dangerfield show and is happy to be on the Brownlow medalist here.

Recommended Bet

Patrick Dangerfield 120+ Fantasy Points ($1.90)