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Matthew Stokes will start as the substitute for Geelong today. Picture: Justin Benson-Cooper Source: PerthNow

1.27pm: Cats 12 - Kangaroos 13

GEELONG young gun Josh Caddy has inspired his teammates with screamer at half forward sparking the Cats second goal.

North Melbourne drew first blood with Drew Petrie making the most of his opportunity in front of the big sticks early in the quarter.

But the Cats responded through Steven Motlop and then Joel Selwood, the beneficiary of a free kick deep in the pocket.

After kicking the classy goal, Selwood disappeared down the players' race with two Cats medicos.

He looked to be moving freely.

Pre-game

Both teams go into the match unchanged with North Melbourne opting for rebounding defender Ben Jacobs as its substitute.

The Cats on the other hand have taken a different approach with small forward Matthew Stokes being given the substitute duties for the match under the roof at Etihad Stadium.

It will be the second time these two sides have met since taking part in ground breaking pre-season match day simulation training together at Simonds Stadium.

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Geelong defeated North Melbourne in a tight contest during the third round of the NAB Cup with veteran Cat Paul Chapman the difference, kicking three goals in the final quarter.

Kangaroos assistant coach Brett Allison said both teams kept their "cards close to their chests" during the pre-season work outs.

"Pre-season sessions with Geelong worked really well. (They were) good for both sides," Allison told Geelong's K Rock radio station this morning.

Allison said the Kangaroos would be looking to improve their attack on the contest after last week's disappointing loss to Collingwood.

"Tackling and ball use (are the) most important areas of improvement against the Cats."

Meanwhile, Allison said hyped Kangaroo Majak Daw is being rated as a forward and must go past marking targets Lachie Hansen, Robbie Tarrant and Drew Petrie to earn a spot in the best 22.

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