Geelong has survived a massive scare from Adelaide, with Jeremy Cameron booting six goals to help the Cats claim a dramatic five-point win and leap back into the AFL top four.
But the Cats will nervously await scans on a potentially serious right knee injury to talented defender Sam De Koning.
After Adelaide led early in the final term, defender Lawson Humphries proved Geelong’s unlikely hero, sinking his first AFL goal to help deliver a 13.12 (90) to 13.7 (85) win at GMHBA Stadium.
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The win took Geelong, at least temporarily, into second place behind Sydney while they will be in the top four until at least Sunday.
It also sets up a blockbuster clash with Fremantle at Optus Stadium next Saturday.
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