Geelong Cats vs Hawthorn Hawks | Round 12, 2011 | Match Highlights

Round 12, MCG, Attendance: 63476 Saturday, 11th June 2011, 7:10 PM AEST Brownlow Votes: 3: S Mitchell, 2: J Podsiadly, 1: S Johnson --- Geelong defeated Hawthorn by five points in a classic Round 12 encounter, winning 13.10 (88) to 13.5 (83) at the MCG. The match was another thrilling chapter in the modern rivalry, with both teams showcasing high skill and intensity. Hawthorn led at stages, but Geelong’s composure in the final quarter helped them overrun the Hawks late. The narrow win extended Geelong’s dominance over Hawthorn in close matches during that era.