See what happens when you haul off and score a goal in 16 seconds against the Cats on their home turf?
They get upset and take it out on you to the tune of 96 points.
At least that’s how it seemed as St Kilda’s joy was about as short-lived as a saint at a sinner’s ball as Geelong was hell-bent on restoring its lost percentage after its Sydney shellacking.
The pleasure of playing at home was clear on the face of every Cat as the side romped away with the game.
The win propelled Geelong back into the top four a game clear of the chasing pack. It still has the third worst percentage of the current top eight, however.
A few Cats enjoyed a catnap in the litter to freshen them up for another six day break and a trip away to Gold Coast.
Steve Johnson, Jared Rivers and Hamish McIntosh watched with mixed feelings, appreciating the rest while wishing they could have helped themselves in the free-for-all against the Saints.
Geelong was even able to hand out debuts to Brad Hartman and Darcy Lang as part of its campaign to transition while remaining at the top echelons of the ladder.
Coach Chris Scott was also able to use the second half to experiment with some role changes as he works increased flexibility into the side.
Finding a forward foil for Tom Hawkins is top of his agenda, and Scott threw swingman Harry Taylor up front while giving utility Mark Blicavs more defence time.
Josh Walker did his chances no harm with a three goal haul but Scott has made no secret of the fact that he wants to give Shane Kersten a go to see how he stands up at AFL level.
