Practice Match, 1980
Geelong vs Melbourne
Saturday March 15
Venue: Seymour
Attendance: Unknown
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Final | |
| Geelong | 5.2 | 11.6 | 15.8 | 22.12.144 |
| Melbourne | 4.3 | 6.6 | 10.10 | 13.13.91 |
Geelong win by 53 points
Goalkickers: Tony Elshaug 2, Graham Hunnibell 2, Brent Crosswell 2, Chris Woodman 2, Stephen Bickford 1, Russell Rowe 1, Gerard Healy 1, Graham Gaunt 1, Robert Walters 1
In perfect conditions the Cats were too quick for the Demons and racked up a comfortable pre-season victory.
A short lived revival in the second quarter was led by Crosswell kicking two goals in two minutes, but the Cats steadied to take a five goal lead into the half. Geelong dominated the rucks and their repeated forward attacks were too much for a brave but beaten Melbourne backline. Captain-Coach Ditterich started in a back-pocket but didn't reemerge after half time.
Best for the Demons were Elshaug and Graham Gaunt.
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