REASONS WHY EACH SIDE CAN BE CONFIDENT OF A WIN TONIGHT

CASE FOR CATS

■ Geelong hold a 23-18 win-loss record against the Crows, Adelaide’s second-worst rate against any side.

■ One word: Danger. Patrick Dangerfield booted four goals up forward last week.

■ Hold a superior record in big games thanks to Joel Selwood and his golden generation cohort. CASE FOR CROWS

■ Finished outright first on the ladder and enjoyed a week off after downing GWS in the first week of finals.

■ Have 12 players to kick double-figures goals this season, including eight with more than 18.

■ Adelaide are the league’s most potent side, booting 366 goals. Geelong have 333.