Patrick Dangerfield and Ollie Henry will both be a test this week as Geelong Cats prepare to take on Sydney at the SCG on Sunday.

Dangerfield (hamstring) is striving for a return to play his first game since Round 7, having put together a solid body of work on the track in recent weeks, while Ollie Henry was substituted out of Saturday’s game against Richmond with hamstring awareness.

“Both are tracking pretty well, Dangerfield has been training with the team for close to two weeks now, so he’ll be a test later this week,” Geelong Cats Assistant General Manager of Football Brett Johnson said.

“Ollie was subbed off during the game on the weekend with some hamstring awareness. His function was slightly limited during the game which was the reason for subbing him out, therefore he’ll be a test to play this week as well.”

First-year Cat Mitch Edwards is available for selection for the first time this year, having worked through his rehab program from a back injury that delayed his start to the season.

“It’s fantastic news for Mitch, he’s an exciting talent and we look forward to seeing him play this weekend,” Johnson said.

“He’s done everything that’s required in terms of his rehab: he’s been really professional and I know the staff have enjoyed working with him as well, so we’re looking forward to seeing him out there in the Hoops.”

Rhys Stanley, Jed Bews and Joe Furphy all returned via the VFL, with Furphy playing his first game for the Cats.

“It was great to see Rhys, Jed and Joe Furphy play VFL footy last weekend, the VFL team performed strongly again and are having a really good season,” Johnson said.

“All those guys got through and are looking to play again this weekend.”

Cameron Guthrie remains a week away as he continues to work through his rehabilitation program for an achilles complaint.

“Cam is tracking well; he’s had a minor flare up with his achilles post game in Darwin, and he is still a week away. With the bye after the Sydney game, we anticipate Cam being available,” Johnson said.

Oli Wiltshire is looking at a month on the sidelines as he works through a pelvis issue.

“Oli has had a bit of a setback; he originally had the thumb issue which kept him out from playing early, and since then, he’s had some issues with his pelvis ongoing,” Johnson said.

“He hasn’t been quite able to get on top of it, and it just requires a bigger block of conditioning and pelvic stability work to set him up for success in the back half of the year.”

Geelong takes on ladder-leaders Sydney this Sunday at the SCG. First bounce is at 3.20pm AEST, with the match to be broadcast on Fox Footy and streamed through Kayo. You can listen to all the coverage via K rock Football.

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