Clayton Oliver Powers Giants' Comeback as Geelong Star Jeremy Cameron Crashes Out in Collision

**Clayton Oliver** was the engine of Greater Western Sydney’s dramatic 13-point victory over the Geelong Cats on **13 July 2026**, delivering 36 disposals and nine clearances as the Giants clawed back from a 39-point deficit in the third quarter. The win-secured by Callum Brown’s late major-extended the Giants’ dominance over their rivals to **eight wins in the last ten meetings**, while **Jeremy Cameron**, Geelong’s star half-back, was stretchered off after a brutal collision with Oliver in the dying minutes.

The Giants trailed by **39 points** with 20 minutes left in the third quarter but reeled off **nine of the last ten goals** to snatch a **12.14 (86) to 11.7 (73)** win at **Engie Stadium**. Geelong’s momentum collapsed after **Tanner Bruhn** and **Jack Henry** went down with injuries, while **Cameron**-playing an unexpected defensive role-suffered a **left collarbone injury** in a heavy tackle from Oliver. The collision occurred in the final quarter, forcing Cameron’s immediate evacuation via ambulance.

Oliver was **unstoppable** in midfield, notching **36 disposals** and **nine clearances** to anchor the Giants’ resurgence. His **nine clearances**-a standout stat-helped Greater Western Sydney regain possession after Geelong’s early dominance. The **All-Australian** also contributed to the team’s defensive pressure, with **Sam Taylor** (11 intercepts, nine marks) reasserting his form after a **hamstring injury** sustained in this year’s **State of Origin**.

Cameron, a **two-time Coleman Medal winner**, was playing an unusual half-back role due to Geelong’s forward-line issues. His **career-threatening injury**-likely to sideline him for months-came after a **heavy fourth-quarter collision** with Oliver. The tackle occurred as the Giants surged forward, with **Callum Brown** sealing the win with a **28-minute major** in the final term. Geelong’s **Mitch Knevitt** and **Patrick Dangerfield** (playing through a calf issue) were already stretched thin.

Greater Western Sydney remains in **finals contention**, sitting **11th (8-9)** after the win. The Cats, now **eighth (9-8)**, have dropped **five of their last six games**. The Giants’ **injury list grew** when **Phoenix Gothard** dislocated his shoulder in the fourth quarter, adding to their **State of Origin hangover**. Meanwhile, Geelong faces a **deepening crisis** without Cameron, who was their **top goal-kicker** before his defensive shift.

- **Clayton Oliver**: 36 disposals, 9 clearances

- **Sam Taylor**: 11 intercepts, 9 marks (returning from hamstring injury)

- **Callum Brown**: Decisive 28-minute major in the final quarter

- **Geelong’s forward pressure**: 23 entries to the Giants’ 9 in the first half

- **Giants’ comeback**: Nine of the last ten goals after trailing by 39 points