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Geelong coach Chris Scott has lauded Tom Stewart as the AFL's best defender after he played a starring role in the Cats' 42-point win over Adelaide.
Jeremy Cameron kicked four goals for the Cats and Tyson Stengle booted three against the club that axed him more than a year ago over a string of off-field incidents.
But it was Stewart who shone brightest as Geelong rode a strong challenge during the third term and kicked seven of the last eight goals to prevail 15.7 (97) to 7.13 (55) on Saturday at GMHBA Stadium.
Stewart finished with 40 disposals and was crucial in repelling opposition raids as Adelaide dominated the clearance battle (32-16) in the first half.
'It's difficult for people who aren't at the ground to see the way the shape is looking and Tom Stewart was just sensational today,' Scott said.
'Just sensational today': Tom Stewart won high praise from his coach and could do no wrong against Adelaide, repelling raid after raid and recording 40 possessions
Stewart is cheered off the ground after his crucial effort in the Cats' 42-point win
'If we didn't have him behind the ball and they were winning the stoppages then it would've