The Round 5 GMHBA Health Update is in ahead of the Cats’ game at Gather Round against Adelaide on Thursday night. 

Mark Blicavs is set to return after he was a late withdrawal on Friday night with illness, while midfielder Mitch Knevitt has been cleared to play after missing the game against Melbourne with foot management.

As revealed yesterday, defender Jack Henry is set to miss the next three to four weeks with a right hamstring strain.

The Cats take on the Crows in the opening game of the AFL’s Gather Round, before taking on Hawthorn in the traditional Easter Monday blockbuster at the MCG on Monday 21 April.

Following Gather Round, Geelong will play its next three games in Victoria all at the MCG with games against the Hawks, Blues and Pies. Purchase a Flexi 6 Membership today and attend games solo or treat your mates to a match with a bundle of 6 tickets for Victorian Geelong Cats home or away games.

Full GMHBA Health Update: Status and timelines reported in Round 3’s GMHBA Health Update have been updated below ahead of AFL Round 5 and VFL Round 4.