Jeremy Cameron is making a strong push for 100 goals in a season as he leads Geelong to a convincing 44-point victory over Essendon at GMHBA Stadium. While Cameron managed to kick four goals and five behinds, Essendon’s Liam McMahon was impressive on the opposing end, scoring four goals despite his team’s struggles.
Cameron, who is now only the second player in the competition’s history to capture 100 goals in a season since Lance Franklin in 2008, has recently been on fire, tallying 26 goals over his last four games. Currently, he leads the Coleman Medal race with 79 goals, making him the target of opposition defence while also opening up space for his teammates.
During the match, Geelong made a blazing start, with Shannon Neale scoring three quick goals. Consequently, the Cats surged to a 29-point lead by quarter-time. After a slow start, Cameron found his rhythm, scoring to set a new career-high of 77 goals in a single season.
However, the night wasn’t without incidents. Essendon’s Luamon Lual suffered a nasty fall during the game, landing awkwardly after a collision. He managed to return later but was substituted in the fourth quarter. Commentators voiced concern over the incident, calling on match authorities to take further action against the players involved.
At halftime, Geelong led by 37 points and continued to dominate as the match progressed. Gryan Miers marked his 150th game with a goal, while several players, including Mark Blicavs and Shaun Mannagh, added to the tally. Cameron’s goals included a controversial free kick that raised eyebrows among commentators.
Ultimately, Geelong’s win by 15.19 (109) to 10.5 (65) helped them reclaim second place on the ladder, overtaking Collingwood and Brisbane. Cameron’s impressive performance, paired with his pursuit of the milestone, adds a thrilling subplot to Geelong’s formidable season.