Round 23 delivered an absolute shootout at Docklands on Saturday afternoon, with the Geelong Cats ultimately prevailing in a high-scoring contest against North Melbourne. Punters who kept a close eye on the markets would have noticed the build-up, where the Cats had seen some early backing, moving from 1.36 to 1.35 (firmed), while North Melbourne also saw a slight touch from 3.18 to 3.1 (firmed).
When the siren finally sounded, the scoreboard told the story of an offensive battle. Geelong ultimately outlasted the Roos 125 to 110 in a match that well and truly tested the total points line of 189.5. Both sides brought plenty of attacking intent to the contest, but it was the Cats who added another victory to their season tally.
How the tips went
It was a mixed afternoon for our published selections across the board as the match unfolded at Docklands. Let's take an honest look at how each tip performed against the final North Melbourne 110–125 Geelong Cats result.
Head to Head: Geelong Cats — WIN. The Cats got the job done on the road, validating pre-match expectations.
Line: Geelong Cats -22.5 — LOSS. While Geelong secured the victory, the stubborn Roos kept the margin well within the line.
Total: Over 167.5 — WIN. The free-scoring nature of the match sailed past this mark as both teams found plenty of scoreboard success.