At the MCG, the Cats boasted a commanding 36-point lead heading into the final quarter before a lightning alert prompted officials to instruct players to retreat to the changerooms.
Just as the players geared up for the last quarter, they were swiftly directed off the field.
A warning flashed across the scoreboards: “Dangerous weather is approaching the MCG. Seek shelter immediately.”
The match will resume at 6:11 pm AEDT.
Geelong looks poised to commemorate Tom Hawkins’ 350th game with a victory.
This isn’t the inaugural instance of a game delay this season.
