Geelong end Brisbane’s perfect start to the season as Tom Hawkins kicks FIVE goals to clinch win

Geelong end Brisbane’s perfect start to the season as Tom Hawkins kicks FIVE goals to clinch 10-point victory – and Lions star Nakia Cockatoo could be in hot water for bump on Rhys Stanley

• Brisbane’s perfect start to the season is over after losing to Geelong Cats 
• Tom Hawkins kicked five goals to help his side to victory in a close-fought affair 
• Lions star Nakia Cockatoo may be in trouble for a rough bump on Rhys Stanley 

By Ollie Lewis For Mailonline

Published: 13:32 BST, 8 April 2022 | Updated: 14:14 BST, 8 April 2022

Brisbane‘s perfect start to the season is over after Chris Fagan’s side suffered a 10-point defeat to the Geelong Cats on Friday night.

The Lions – tipped to mount a real challenge for the premiership this year – travelled to Victoria for their toughest test of the season, having coasted past Port, Essendon and North Melbourne.

In a nip-and-tuck contest with both sides wrestling for the lead, Cats gun Tom Hawkins rose to the fore to kick five goals to guide the hosts to a 10-point win.e. 

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Tom Hawkins was the hero for Geelong as the Cats ended Brisbane’s perfect start to the year

Two of this season’s flag contenders met on Friday night after strong starts to the year

However Chris Fagan’s side were unable to move to 4-0 after falling in the final quarter

Daniel Rich cuts a dejected figure after the Lions failed to get over the line against Geelong