Hours out from the tribunal hearing to contest Tom Hawkins one match suspension for an behind the play cheap shot, Geelong football club officials confirm they will use the "Good Bloke" defence adding "we don't have much else".

"Yes, he's effectively hooked an unsuspecting opponent fifty metres off the ball, but was quick to try and help him (Will Schofield) up which is a measure of the man" said CEO Brian Cook from outside the clubs headquarters.

Should the appeal be unsuccessful, Hawkins, whose rap sheet reads worse than the clubs finals record under Chris Scott, would be a key out for the Pussies in Friday night's Preliminary final.

After a four goal haul and five fisted round arm that sent the Eagles home and Will Schofield to the paracetamol cabinet, the star forward was in "red hot form" club spokesperson Catman concluded in between mouthfuls of Whiskas.

"He was purrfect" added the parochial supporter from his Pussy Palace home.

For all the latest from the AFL tribunal, probably look elsewhere to be honest as we've moved on in the assumption Hawkins will remain suspended until at least Grand Final day.