The team sheets are in ahead of the clash with Freo and Zac Smith is a late withdrawal from Geelong's side.
Smith has been replaced by Jackson Thurlow.
It will be Thurlow's first premiership season appearance since round 23, 2015.
CATS TEAM
Backs: Tom Stewart, Tom Lonergan, Mark Blicavs
Half-backs: Josh Cowan, Lachie Henderson, Zach Tuohy
Centres: Nakia Cockatoo, Joel Selwood, Mitch Duncan
Half-forwards: Jackson Thurlow, Harry Taylor, Brandan Parfitt
Forwards: Lincoln McCarthy, Tom Hawkins, Steven Motlop
Followers: Rhys Stanley, Patrick Dangerfield, George Horlin-Smith
Interchange: Andrew Mackie, Daniel Menzel, Jordan Murdoch, Tom Ruggles