The VFL Cats have named an extended 28-man squad for Saturday’s fourth and final practice match against Essendon at the True Value Solar Centre, Tullamarine.
The squad, which will be reduced to 23 players on Saturday morning, includes three big men Rhys Stanley, Dawson Simpson and Hamish McIntosh.
Josh Walker is set to play in the VFL again this week where he is likely to add to his goal tally for 2015. The tall forward has booted 10 goals over the past two practice matches.
Jackson Thurlow will also play again for the Bendigo Bankers after getting through last week’s practice match unscathed. Thurlow returned after recovering from a lacerated kidney injury.
Practice match 4: Geelong VFL vs Essendon VFL, 12pm Saturday 11th April, True Value Solar Centre, Tullamarine. Parking will be available for a gold coin donation at the Melbourne Airport Club, 309 Melrose Dr, Melbourne Airport. The Bomber Cafe will be open for spectators. It is recommended that spectators bring their own seating to the match.
B: Jordan Cunico Jake Kolodjashnij Jed Bews
HB: Jackson Thurlow Cameron Tudor Jordan Murdoch
C: Billie Smedts George Horlin-Smith Cory Gregson
HF: Daniel Gibbs Josh Walker Sam Blease
F: Dawson Simpson Rhys Stanley Shane Kersten
R: Hamish McIntosh Dean Gore Ryan Williams
IC from: Tom Read Padraig Lucey Simon Close
Jackson Sheringham Matthew Farrelly Tom Ruggles
Ben Raidme Kieren Paliouras Dane McFarlane
Brenton Rees Tom Atkins