Following the Cats Easter Monday win against the Hawks, Geelong’s Executive General Manager of Football Andrew Mackie has provided a GMHBA Health Update ahead of this weekend’s AFL Round 7 and VFL Round 5.  

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Xavier Ivisic and Keighton Matofai-Forbes  

“In exciting news, Xavier and Keighton are expected to pull on the Hoops for the first time in our VFL game against Carlton at Ikon Park on Sunday. Xavier has completed his rehabilitation after a right syndesmosis injury, while Keighton has completed a conditioning block after an interrupted pre-season.” 

Jake Kolodjashnij 

“Jake was available to play in the VFL last Sunday, however had low back pain on the morning of the game and it was decided to give him an additional week off. He is set to return via the VFL this weekend against Carlton.” 

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Oisin Mullin
Hip   

“Oisin had some hip soreness while warming up for the game against Hawthorn and we decided to take a cautious approach and withdraw him from the game. He will train this week and will be a test to play Carlton.”    

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Gryan Miers 
Concussion, TBC 

“Gryan has entered the AFL’s concussion protocol following an incident in the third quarter of Monday’s game. We will know more around his possible return timeline as he progresses through the graded return to play protocol.”