The VFL Cats have named a strong side as they look to bounce back to form when they take on Frankston at Simonds Stadium on Saturday.
A total of 19 AFL-listed players, including Mitch Clark, have been named in the extended squad of 31 (the final team will be confirmed once the AFL side to play Essendon has been finalised on Friday evening).
Out of the team that lost to Collingwood at Victoria Park last weekend go Scott Selwood (AFL), Joe Atley (TAC Cup), Will Sexton (managed) and Sam McLachlan (managed).
Jack Exell from the Bendigo Pioneers (TAC Cup) has been selected as the Cats' 23rd player.
Jack is the son of of former Geelong forward Gavin Exell and is eligible to be drafted in the 2016 national draft.
The 23rd player rule is designed to enable clubs to promote young talent and provide them with a taste of VFL football to aid their development.
VFL CATS TEAM
Backs: Jordan Murdoch, Ryan Gardner, Tom Ruggles
Half-backs: James Parsons, Cameron Delaney, Josh Cowan
Centres: Jordan Cunico, Josh Caddy, Michael Luxford
Half-forwards: Sam Menegola, Wylie Buzza, George Horlin-Smith
Forwards: Mitch Clark, Shane Kersten, Matthew Hayball
Followers: Padraig Lucey, Darcy Lang, Nakia Cockatoo
Interchange from: Cameron Tudor, Tom Atkins, Simon Close, James Tsitas, Brant Haintz, Jock Cornell, Alex Hickey, Marcus Thompson, Ben Raidme, Jake Edwards, Timm House, Tom Stewart
23rd player: Jack Exell
The VFL Cats are seventh on the ladder with eight wins, six losses and a percentage of 136.33
Frankston are fourteenth on the ladder with two wins, twelve losses and a percentage of 62.89.
The Dolphins are well led by experienced players Ben Cavarra, Corey Buchan, Michael Sikora, Branden Wood, Jackson Sketcher, and Andrew McIness (ex-Carlton).
Saturday's match at Simonds Stadium starts at 11.30am
Cats members can see the game free of charge.
Adult non-members will be charged $10. Opposition adult members pay $5, while concession tickets are also $5.
Children aged under 15 can watch the match for free.
Seating will be available in the Reg Hickey Stand (food & beverage available on lower concourse).
Enter through the Polly Farmer Gate (Moorabool Street) from 10.30am
