Cats put three on long-term injury list
Geelong has placed three young guns on its long term injury list with Mark Blicavs upgraded to the senior list
Allen Christensen (back), Nathan Vardy (knee) and Daniel Menzel (knee) have all been put on the list with rookie Mark Blicavs upgraded in place of Vardy.
Christensen had off season surgery on his back and is due for a middle of the year return along with Menzel who is recovering from his fourth knee surgery in three years.
Vardy, who suffered an ACL injury at training last month, had surgery last week and will miss the entire 2014 season.
Blicavs was upgraded for round one in 2013 and went on to play 22 games including the Cats three finals.