Caddy is ready
Matthew Knights says Josh Caddy's last two VFL games have been of elite AFL standard
The former Gold Coast midfielder racked up 24 disposals and kicked a goal for the Cats in the 2012 Grand Final rematch.
Caddy has played just six senior games this year, having been hampered by a quad issue and a concussion.
But he's hit top form in the VFL in recent weeks, and he's hoping that's enough to break back into the AFL.
"Obviously I'd love to be playing in the ones, and would rather be playing AFL footy, but it's great to come back to the VFL and play with the young guys on the AFL list, and also the top-ups, as they're called," Caddy said on Saturday.
Geelong VFL coach Matthew Knights believes Caddy has done enough to earn a senior recall.
"His last two games have been AFL elite standard," he said.
"He's played at such a high level that his next AFL opportunity is certainly not too far away.
"He's in such a good place now to launch into the second half of the year. He's got some continuity in his footy, he's fit and hard, he's training very well and his last two performances have been superb.
"I don't plan to be coaching him too much longer."
Breaking into the AFL side has proved a difficult task, and Caddy admits it has been frustrating.
"I knew that when I came down here that it was going to be the case," he said.
"I suppose I haven't had a great first half of the year in the AFL, with injuries and things like that as well.
"It's frustrating, but at the same time I'm loving my time here. I don't regret it at all. It's great to be part of such a great club."
Jacqui Reed is a reporter at AFL Media. Follow her on Twitter @JacquiReedAFL