The VFL Cats have named an extended squad ahead of their clash with Werribee at Torquay on Sunday in round one of the VFL home and away season.

Each of the players named on the seven-man bench for the AFL team have been included in the VFL squad.

The VFL team will be finalised once the 22-man AFL side is confirmed on Saturday afternoon.

CATS TEAM

Backs: Jackson Thurlow, Ryan Gardner, Tom Ruggles

Half-backs: Mark O'Connor, Jed Bews, Matthew Hayball

Centres: Nakia Cockatoo, Jordan Murdoch, Zach Guthrie

Half-forwards: Sam Simpson, Aaron Black, Sam Menegola

Forwards: Esava Ratugolea, Wylie Buzza, Lincoln McCarthy

Rucks: Mark Blicavs, Darcy Lang, Mitch Duncan

Interchange from: Daniel Capiron, Ben Reid, Alex Hickey, Timm House, Jake Kolodjashnij, Jamaine Jones, Jordan Cunico, Jake Edwards, Ben Moloney, Sam McLachlan, James Tsitas, Tom Atkins

23rd player: Campbell Floyd