 Their record of 20-2 is the equal-third most wins of all time, behind the 2008 Cats and the 2000 Bombers.They accounted for fourth-placed by 28 points in their qualifying final and won a hard-fought and low scoring preliminary final against the Western Bulldogs by seven points to earn their place in the grand final.Geelong entered the 2009 season after two consecutive minor premierships and two consecutive grand final appearances