Qualifying Final, 2016, MCG: Geelong 12.13 (85) def. Hawthorn 12.11 (83)

The last time these two clubs met.

Second versus third.

Both sides had enjoyed outstanding seasons with differing storylines.

For the Hawks, it was the rare pursuit of a four-peat, a feat matched only by Collingwood almost 90 years earlier.

While the Cats were threatening a return to the top after years of brown and gold dominance and, with a midfield combination of Dangerfield and Selwood, there weren’t too many doubters.

This game will ultimately be remembered for its final moment.

After the final siren, Hawks wingman Isaac Smith had the chance to claim victory from the Cats with one straight kick.

There were few players Hawks fans would have rathered be possessing the ball at a moment like this, but it was not to be.

The kick skewed across the face and Geelong claimed an incredible victory to advance on.

The Hawks’ heartbreak took the 19-game, post 2008 record against the Cats to an uncomfortable five wins and 14 losses.