The VFL Cats have named a 31-man squad for their clash with Port Melbourne at Simonds Stadium on Saturday.

The team will be finalised once the AFL team has been confirmed at 5pm on Friday.

Scott Selwood is a definite starter after overcoming his toe problem.

CATS SQUAD

Backs: Zach Guthrie, Ryan Gardner, Tom Ruggles

Half-backs: Mark O'Connor, Jed Bews, Jake Kolodjashnij

Centres: Mark Blicavs, Darcy Lang, Jordan Murdoch

Half-forwards: Sam Simpson, Aaron Black, Matthew Hayball

Forwards: Jamaine Jones, Wylie Buzza, Esava Ratugolea

Followers: Rhys Stanley, Sam McLachlan, Tom Atkins

Interchange from: Jake Edwards, Ben Moloney, James Tsitas, M Thompson, Sam Dobson, Scott Selwood, Daniel Capiron, S Close, Jack Henry, Alex Hickey, Jordan Cunico, Ben Reid

23rd player: Campbell Floyd