The Unlikely Rise of Geelong: Lessons from a Stunning Turnaround Geelong's resurgence against North Melbourne in the second quarter was reminiscent of the team's 2011 season, which saw Mark Thompson's side defy expectations to reach the preliminary final.
That year's Geelong squad was built on speed and skill, but also had an air of unpredictability that made them a joy to watch.
The Cats' turnaround in the second quarter is all the more remarkable given their pedestrian first half.