After several days of rain, it was near perfect footy conditions at Springfield.

The Cats hit the scoreboard early with an opening goal to Jamieson Ballantyne.

The Lions were quick to respond through Will McLachlan to balance the scores, but from there it was one-sided as Geelong put another 3.6 on the board to take them to a 23-point lead going into the first break.

It was a similar story in the second quarter, with Jake Fazldeen kicking the Lions’ sole major for the term as the Cats piled on another 4.8 to seize control of the match and a sizeable 47 point lead at the break.

The Lions kept at it after the half time break, with Kyle Dunkley kicking an early major before the contest turned into a back-and-forth arm wrestle with both sides kicking 3 apiece for the quarter.

The final quarter was again dominated by the ladder-leading Cats, who added four majors to the Lions’ two, running away with a comprehensive victory.

Luke Beecken impressed with 30 disposals as did Shadeau Brain in defence with 18 disposal and four clearances. VFL debutant and Noosa product, Sam Tilley collected 20 disposals while Harry Bridge kicked two on debut.

Next up the Lions take on Greater Western Sydney at Engie Stadium for Round 9 of the Smithy’s VFL.

Final Score
Brisbane 7.7 (49) def by Geelong 15.25 (115)
Goals: Bridge 2, McLachlan 2, Dunkley, Fazldeen, Offermans.