Tom Ruggles
Could not be doing much more to earn himself an elevation to the senior list and an AFL debut. Tallied a team-high 25 disposals in the VFL game against Collingwood. Also took 10 mark, laid four tackles and had nine rebound-50s.

Nakia Cockatoo
Has now served his two-match suspension for his sling-tackle on Fremantle's Michael Johnson during the Cats' final NAB Challenge match.

Daniel Menzel
Has been an emergency for both of the Cats' AFL clashes so far this season. Pressed his claims for a recall to the AFL side by kicking two goals and gathering 14 disposals in the VFL Cats' 50-point practice match loss to Collingwood at Simonds Stadium on Saturday.

READ: Scott says Menzel is a "best 22 player"

George Horlin-Smith
Dominated in the VFL two weeks ago, gathering 35 disposals against North Ballarat, but didn't play at any level on the weekend after heading to Canberra as the travelling emergency.

Josh Cowan
Like Menzel, has been an emergency for both of the Cats' AFL clashes so far this season. Played in the VFL game against the Magpies on the weekend and was named among Geelong's best players.

READ: Angus Kramer's VFL match report

Jed Bews
Was named among the Cats' best players in the VFL loss to the Magpies. He fought hard down back, gathering 15 disposals and taking seven marks.