Geelong withstood a challenge of a plucky Adelaide to claim its fifth-straight win, although the 26-point victory on Saturday afternoon.

The Cats proved too good and recorded a the 14.14 (98) to 11.6 (72) victory at GMHBA Stadium.

Geelong marginally won the disposal count (335-332), but was able to maintain control in possession, highlighted by winning the marks count 90-76, leading to more inside 50s (53-46)

Both sides came into the game with 4-3 records, occupying seventh and eighth spots on the ladder, and the Crows made Geelong work for the four points, putting in a persistent performance led by captain Jordan Dawson with a game-high 29 disposals.

Adelaide three-time Club Champion Rory Laird had 21 touches, along with 14 tackles, and the crafty Izak Rankine booted two goals with 21 disposals.

After a tight opening term, Geelong surged with five of the first six goals inside 15 minutes in the second quarter and opened up a 26-point lead.

Adelaide kept coming, closing within nine points but never regaining the lead.

Max Holmes appeared to have sealed the game after Laird gave away an uncharacteristic off-the-ball free-kick and that allowed Geelong to open up a four-goal lead with six-and-a-half minutes to play.

But Luke Pedlar and Taylor Walker booted quick goals to narrow the gap again.

Cats recruit Ollie Henry kicked the eventual sealer with a clinical finish  after Tom Hawkins' layoff.

Adelaide dominated early with the game's first seven inside 50s, but like the week prior against Collingwood, was unable to capitalise and trailed two points at quarter-time.

The game came to life in the second term, with 10 goals collectively for the quarter.

Geelong forward Jeremy Cameron grabbed his third in the third quarter with an expert left-foot finish to help his side lead by three goals at the final change.

Adelaide kept pushing, with Rankine snapping truly from a tough angle, but Geelong had all the answers.

GEELONG          2.6    8.8    10.11   14.14 (98)
ADELAIDE         2.4    6.4     8.5      11.6 (72)

GOALS
Geelong: Cameron 3, Simpson 2, Atkins, Smith, Miers, Hawkins, Knevitt, Blicavs, Holmes, O.Henry, Bruhn
Adelaide: Walker 3, Rankine 2, Pedlar 2, Sloane, Hinge, O'Brien, Sholl

BEST
Geelong: Stewart, Cameron, Holmes, Duncan, Blicavs, Ratugolea
Adelaide: Dawson, Rankine, Walker, Laird, Soligo, Murphy

INJURIES
Geelong: Dangerfield
Adelaide: Murray

SUBSTITUTES
Geelong: Oliver Dempsey (replaced Patrick Dangerfield in third quarter)
Adelaide: Matt Crouch (replaced Nick Murray at half-time)