Geelong has named its team to play Essendon in round five of the VFL men's competition.

The game will take place at Windy Hill on Saturday afternoon, with the first bounce at midday.

CATS TEAM

Backs: Matthew Hayball, Ryan Gardner, Alex Hickey

Half-backs: Tom Ruggles, Daniel Capiron, Zach Guthrie

Centres: Jordan Murdoch, Scott Selwood, James Tsitas

Half-forwards: Darcy Lang, Timm House, Tom Atkins

Forwards: Ben Reid, Wylie Buzza, Aaron Black

Followers: Ryan Abbott, Jackson Thurlow, Jordan Cunico

Interchange from: Jake Edwards, Sam Simpson, C Mitchell, Ben Moloney, Jamaine Jones, Sam McLachlan, T McMullan, Esava Ratugolea

23rd man: James Gow