Geelong’s selection panel will have some tough decisions to make this week after the Bendigo Bank Cats recorded an impressive 23-point win against Port Melbourne on Sunday.

We take a look at the leading contenders to take on North Melbourne at GMHBA Stadium on Saturday night.

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Luke Dahlhaus
Set to return this week after being a late withdrawal against the Dockers. His pressure and competitiveness will be an asset against the Roos.

Harry Taylor
Another Cat who was a late withdrawal against Fremantle. Set to take his place in Geelong’s back six and a potential opponent to try and stop Roos forward Ben Brown.

Mark O’Connor
A toe injury sidelined him on the weekend. A likely inclusion should he be declared fit to play later in the week.

Brandan Parfitt
Missed the past two AFL matches with a back injury. Will need to pass a fitness test to play and could return via the VFL first. 

James Parsons (27 disposals, 10 score involvements, eight clearances)
Could be a contender to replace Gary Rohan this week after playing a starring role in the Geelong’s VFL win against Port Melbourne on Sunday. He won plenty of the football and pushed forward to hit the scoreboard.

Rhys Stanley wins a hit-out. Credit: Arj Giese.


Rhys Stanley (33 hit-outs, 16 disposals, nine score involvements)
Responded to his AFL demotion by being named in the Cats’ best.

Quinton Narkle (Two goals, 20 disposals, nine clearances)
After spending the majority of the week in WA, Narkle returned to play an important role in the VFL. He was excellent in the contested areas and hit the scoreboard with two goals.

Darcy Fort (Six goals, 11 disposals, seven marks)
Fort was outstanding in the VFL kicking six goals in attack.

Charlie Constable (25 disposals, six tackles, five clearances)
Won plenty of football and was a physical presence in the middle of the ground.

Charlie Constable beats his man. Credit: Arj Giese.


Sam Simpson (24 disposals, seven marks, seven score involvements)
Simpson continued his consistent run of form. His footwork around the contest was great and he used the football well.

Jamaine Jones (Two goals, 19 disposals, six tackles)
Applied excellent forward pressure and his tackling was first class, finishing with two goals.

Jamaine Jones bursts clear of a stoppage. Credit: Arj Giese.


Wylie Buzza (Three goals, 12 disposals, six tackles)
Named in Geelong’s best after playing a crucial role in attack against Port Melbourne. Kicked three goals and worked hard defensively with six tackles.