THE PAUL Chapman-driven Geelong pact to never lose to Hawthorn after the 2008 Grand Final has become almost as legendary as the Kennett Curse.
Since that time, Geelong has famously won 11 straight games, with Chapman playing in all bar one of those.
The Match Review Panel meets on Monday to determine Chapman's preliminary final fate against Hawthorn, with his high bump on Port Adelaide's Robbie Gray in the club's semi-final win right under the microscope.
Looking at Chapman's stats, it is clear he has had an impact in every one of those 10 wins over the Hawks. He has kicked goals, won important possessions at crucial times and been relentless when attacking the ball and applying physical pressure.
The Cats veteran has had a season riddled with injury, but there is no doubting his ability to rise to the occasion as a proven big-game performer.
R1, 2009, Geelong d Hawthorn by eight points
13 kicks, 17 handballs, one goal
R17, 2009, Geelong d Hawthorn by one point
14 kicks, six handballs, one goal
R2, 2010, Geelong d Hawthorn by nine points
17 kicks, 14 handballs, one goal
R15, 2010, Geelong d Hawthorn by two points
12 kicks, 12 handballs, seven tackles, one goal
R5, 2011, Geelong d Hawthorn by 19 points
13 kicks, seven marks, 10 handballs, three goals, 10 tackles
R12, 2011, Geelong d Hawthorn by five points
12 kicks, seven handballs, one goal
QF, 2011, Geelong d Hawthorn by 31 points
11 kicks, seven handballs, five tackles
R2, 2012, Geelong d Hawthorn by two points
15 kicks, seven handballs, seven tackles
R19, 2012, Geelong d Hawthorn by two points
10 kicks, four handballs, four goals
R1, 2013, Geelong d Hawthorn by seven points
17 kicks, five marks, eight handballs, one goal, five tackles
R15, 2013, Geelong d Hawthorn by 10 points
Did not play (injured)
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