Geelong's selection committee will have a number of tough decisions to make this week after the Bendigo Bank Cats recorded an emphatic 89-point win in the VFL.
The Cats had standout performers on every line and they will be eager to get their opportunity under lights against the Crows at GMHBA Stadium on Friday night.
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Zac Smith and James Parsons will be firmly in the mix for an AFL recall again this week after both players travelled to Adelaide as emergencies.
Smith in particular could come into contention to bolster the Cats’ ruck department after they were badly beaten in this area against the Power.
Esava Ratugolea missed Geelong’s loss to Port Adelaide with a hamstring injury. If he can prove his fitness on the track, he is likely to return.
TOP VFL PERFORMERS
Sam Simpson (26 disposals, eight clearances, one goal)
Was named best afield in Geelong’s VFL win on Saturday. Has elevated his game to a new level this year with his ability to win the football in the middle of the ground. Was involved in nine score involvements and pushed forward to kick a goal himself.
Scott Selwood (32 disposals, six clearances, five score involvements)
Played his best game of the season. Was tough in the contest and will come under consideration this week to bolster an on-ball brigade that was beaten in hard-ball gets and stoppages against Port Adelaide.
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Lachie Fogarty (27 disposals, eight score involvements, four clearances)
The second-year Cat produced an excellent performance in the middle finishing with 27 disposals and eight score involvements. Appears likely to get a chance in the AFL in the coming weeks.
Charlie Constable (33 disposals, 16 marks, five score involvements)
Found plenty of the football and took a game-high 16 marks in the VFL.
Ryan Abbott (25 disposals, eight clearances, one goal)
Produced a complete performance. Was dominant in the ruck with 26 hitouts and worked hard around the ground with 25 touches and nine inside 50s.
Jed Bews (16 disposals, five marks, three tackles)
Appears next in line for a back six role after another solid performance in the VFL. Has an excellent record opposed to Eddie Betts.
Wylie Buzza (Three goals, eight marks, six tackles)
Continued his impressive form with another three majors on the weekend. Presented well and worked hard on the defensive end with six tackles.
Jamaine Jones (Three goals, 12 disposals, six tackles)
Applied excellent pressure inside forward 50 and was rewarded with three goals.
