All-Australian Joel Corey stood tall with 30 touches and 11 tackles as the Cats proved too strong for Hawthorn (file photo)
Cool Cats hold off Hawks
By Joe O'Shea
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The experience of Geelong's premiership stars shone through as the Cats survived a mighty scare to see off Hawthorn 12.16 (88) to 11.11 (77) in a wonderful round 17 AFL clash at a jam-packed MCG on Friday night.
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