The Cats' first big test of the season had become an examination of West Coast's depth before a ball was kicked in anger, and they duly inflicted the first defeat of Adam Simpson's coaching career by 75 points.
GEELONG 4.3 10.4 13.9 16.11 (107)
WEST COAST 4.1 4.2 4.5 4.8 (32)
ROUND 4: The AFL match between the Geelong Cats and the West Coast Eagles at Skilled Stadium on Saturday night. Photos:Getty Images.
ROUND 4: The AFL match between the Geelong Cats and the West Coast Eagles at Skilled Stadium on Saturday night. Photos:Getty Images.
ROUND 4: The AFL match between the Geelong Cats and the West Coast Eagles at Skilled Stadium on Saturday night. Photos:Getty Images.
ROUND 4: The AFL match between the Geelong Cats and the West Coast Eagles at Skilled Stadium on Saturday night. Photos:Getty Images.
ROUND 4: The AFL match between the Geelong Cats and the West Coast Eagles at Skilled Stadium on Saturday night. Photos:Getty Images.
ROUND 4: The AFL match between the Geelong Cats and the West Coast Eagles at Skilled Stadium on Saturday night. Photos:Getty Images.
ROUND 4: The AFL match between the Geelong Cats and the West Coast Eagles at Skilled Stadium on Saturday night. Photos:Getty Images.
ROUND 4: The AFL match between the Geelong Cats and the West Coast Eagles at Skilled Stadium on Saturday night. Photos:Getty Images.
ROUND 4: The AFL match between the Geelong Cats and the West Coast Eagles at Skilled Stadium on Saturday night. Photos:Getty Images.
ROUND 4: The AFL match between the Geelong Cats and the West Coast Eagles at Skilled Stadium on Saturday night. Photos:Getty Images.
ROUND 4: The AFL match between the Geelong Cats and the West Coast Eagles at Skilled Stadium on Saturday night. Photos:Getty Images.
ROUND 4: The AFL match between the Geelong Cats and the West Coast Eagles at Skilled Stadium on Saturday night. Photos:Getty Images.
ROUND 4: The AFL match between the Geelong Cats and the West Coast Eagles at Skilled Stadium on Saturday night. Photos:Getty Images.
ROUND 4: The AFL match between the Geelong Cats and the West Coast Eagles at Skilled Stadium on Saturday night. Photos:Getty Images.
ROUND 4: The AFL match between the Geelong Cats and the West Coast Eagles at Skilled Stadium on Saturday night. Photos:Getty Images.
ROUND 4: The AFL match between the Geelong Cats and the West Coast Eagles at Skilled Stadium on Saturday night. Photos:Getty Images.
ROUND 4: The AFL match between the Geelong Cats and the West Coast Eagles at Skilled Stadium on Saturday night. Photos:Getty Images.
ROUND 4: The AFL match between the Geelong Cats and the West Coast Eagles at Skilled Stadium on Saturday night. Photos:Getty Images.
ROUND 4: The AFL match between the Geelong Cats and the West Coast Eagles at Skilled Stadium on Saturday night. Photos:Getty Images.
ROUND 4: The AFL match between the Geelong Cats and the West Coast Eagles at Skilled Stadium on Saturday night. Photos:Getty Images.
ROUND 4: The AFL match between the Geelong Cats and the West Coast Eagles at Skilled Stadium on Saturday night. Photos:Getty Images.
ROUND 4: The AFL match between the Geelong Cats and the West Coast Eagles at Skilled Stadium on Saturday night. Photos:Getty Images.
ROUND 4: The AFL match between the Geelong Cats and the West Coast Eagles at Skilled Stadium on Saturday night. Photos:Getty Images.
ROUND 4: The AFL match between the Geelong Cats and the West Coast Eagles at Skilled Stadium on Saturday night. Photos:Getty Images.
ROUND 4: The AFL match between the Geelong Cats and the West Coast Eagles at Skilled Stadium on Saturday night. Photos:Getty Images.
ROUND 4: The AFL match between the Geelong Cats and the West Coast Eagles at Skilled Stadium on Saturday night. Photos:Getty Images.
ROUND 4: The AFL match between the Geelong Cats and the West Coast Eagles at Skilled Stadium on Saturday night. Photos:Getty Images.
ROUND 4: The AFL match between the Geelong Cats and the West Coast Eagles at Skilled Stadium on Saturday night. Photos:Getty Images.
ROUND 4: The AFL match between the Geelong Cats and the West Coast Eagles at Skilled Stadium on Saturday night. Photos:Getty Images.
ROUND 4: The AFL match between the Geelong Cats and the West Coast Eagles at Skilled Stadium on Saturday night. Photos:Getty Images.