The Bendigo Bank Cats have named a strong side for their round nine VFL clash against the Northern Blues at Ikon Park on Saturday.

AFL listed players George Horlin-Smith, Cory Gregson and Stewart Crameri have all be included in the squad. Joining them is Sam McLachlan, Harry Kol, Jackson McLachlan and Trent McMullan.

The Cats lose Lincoln McCarthy and Wylie Buzza who have been called up to the AFL side, while Patrick Dowling has been omitted.

Saturday's match kicks off at 2pm.

Team
B: Z Guthrie, T House, C Floyd
HB: Q Narkle, S Siggins, S Simpson
C: M O’Connor, J Keras, J Thurlow
HF: S Crameri, R Gardner, J Parsons
F: C Gregson, Z Smith, G Miers
R: R Abbott, T Atkins, G Horlin-Smith
INT: G Horlin-Smith, H Kol, J Tsitas, L Kiel, B Reid, J McLachlan, S Dobson, M Hayball
23P: T McMullan