portadelaidefc.com.au looks at the three most impactful players in the Cats’ ranks, who could prove dangerous to the Power on Friday night.

JOEL SELWOOD
It’s no surprise to see the skipper top the list of dangerous men in Geelong’s side. The powerful midfielder is one of the league’s elite clearances players, ranking number four overall in the AFL for total clearances. Port will need to limit his influence around stoppages to break the Cats’ slick ball movement.

Selwood is also awarded more free kicks than any other player in the competition. His strength and ability to force a free kick when getting tackled is unparalleled, and the Power’s defence must be careful and clean in the contest to limit his opportunities.

Selwood averages:
402 metres gained
24 disposals





TOM HAWKINS
The key forward is the No. 1 inside-50 target player in the AFL, so the Cats will be searching for his big frame at every opportunity going into their attack. At 197cm tall and 105kg, his physical strength in the forward line has also earned him the top position in the AFL for contested marks.

After finishing second in the race for the Coleman Medal in 2014, Hawkins is currently sitting 17th this year – which means Geelong have been able to find other avenues for goal (like Mitch Clark). Despite this, the big man can, (and does) still boot goals – he holds an average of just under three majors a game.





HARRY TAYLOR
The swingman had an impressive game in the Cats’ landslide 69-point win over the Bombers last week. He served up a massive 33 disposals, up from a season average of just under 20. Taylor also picked up 10 marks and 12 contested as a full back, and had 535 metres gained (up 229m from season average) proving he’s a driving force both in defensive pressure and as a target moving up-field.

With most of his stats up significantly last week, he’s a guy who’s clearly able to step it up a notch when needed.

Taylor’s Round 10:
33 Disposals (season average 19.6)
12 Contested
10 Marks (season average 7.8)
3 Inside 50’s
4 Rebound 50’s
535m Gained (season average of 306m)