Cats beat Dons, odds

GEELONG have brushed aside a rash of injuries and Gary Ablett’s report to pick apart Essendon by 32 points in their AFL clash at the MCG.

The clash of game styles proved a non-contest, with the ladder-leading Cats in control for a 86-54 victory.

Patrick Dangerfield spent the second half in the square with his left knee strapped.

Ruckman Esava Ratugolea (head knock) didn’t appear after the third quarter and Joel Selwood and defender Zach Tuohy were late withdrawals.

Ablett was booked in the first quarter for a high forearm on Dylan Shiel.