The VFL Cats have named 10 AFL-listed players among their 27-man squad for Sunday's clash with Frankston, which will be broadcast live on Channel 7.
A number of changes have been made to the line-up that lost to Collingwood by 20 points at Simonds Stadium last weekend.
The Cats have regained Tom Ruggles (AFL omission) and experienced VFL-listed players in Ryan Williams, Simon Close and Sandy Robinson
They have also called up youngsters Sam McLachlan, Paul Burchell and Timm House.
Out of the team that lost to the Magpies go Ryan Gardner (managed), Wylie Buzza (managed) and Cameron Tudor (ankle).
Marcus Thompson from Geelong Football League club Leopold Football Club has been selected as the Cats' 23rd player this weekend.
Marcus has been elevated from the 2016 VFL Development Squad after showing strong form in the Geelong Football League in recent weeks.
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.
The VFL Cats sit 10th on the ladder with two wins, three losses and a percentage of 114.32
Frankston sits 12th on the ladder with two wins and three losses.
The Dolphins have had two wins from their last three matches, defeating both Richmond VFL and Coburg at Frankston Park.
Those victories snapped a 24 game losing streak.
The Dolphins are well led by Ben Cavarra, Corey Buchan, Michael Sikora, Branden Wood, and ex-Carlton defender Andrew McIness.
Bendigo Bank VFL Cats team
Backs: James Tsitas (51), Tom Stewart (67), Tom Ruggles (36)
Half-backs: Alex Hickey (52), Ryan Abbott (58), James Parsons (34)
Centres: Josh Cowan (18), Tom Atkins (64), Michael Luxford (37)
Half-forwards: Jock Cornell (17), Nathan Vardy (30), Jordan Murdoch (21)
Forwards: Matthew Hayball (15), Sam Dobson (63), Ryan Williams (50)
Followers: Padraig Lucey (42), Billie Smedts (2), Brenton Rees (70)
Interchange from: Simon Close (55), Will Sexton (69), Billy Barnes (57), Timm House (73), Sam McLachlan (65), Matthew Farrelly (53), Sandy Robinson (60), Paul Burchell (72)
23rd player: Marcus Thompson (74)
This is the fist televised match of the season for the VFL Cats. Coverage begins from 11.30am after Channel 7’s AFL Game Day show.
This year, in addition to live and exclusive match coverage on Channel 7, fans will be able to watch the VFL match of the round streamed live on mobile, tablet and PC via PLUS7 Live.
Simply download the PLUS7 Live app to enjoy live coverage (interstate viewers using the app or website can change the location to Victoria to view matches).
Don't worry if you miss the game on Sunday. The VFL match of the round will be replayed on 7 Catch-up during the week.
Cats supporters can also follow @GeelongVFL on Twitter for live updates.
Game details
Venue: Frankston Park - Cnr Young Street and Plowman Place, Frankston
Start time: 11.40am
Prices: Cats Members $5, Adults $10, Concession $5, Children Under 15 Free
