CHRIS Scott faces some selection headaches for Geelong's Monday night clash against St Kilda with five potential changes from last Wednesday's side.

The Cats managed Brandan Parfitt, Esava Ratugolea, Jake Kolodjashnij and Gary Rohan ahead of the 33-point win over North Melbourne, and all four are ready to return against the Saints.

"The four that were managed were all managed on the basis that they would be better for this week, so they're all likely to play," Scott said on Sunday morning.

Other Cats in the mix ahead of team selection tonight are:

Jordan Clark

Dislocated his shoulder in Round 7 but Scott is confident he's made a thorough recovery and he could return ahead of schedule.

"Yeah he is, he played a little bit of match practice last week against the Gold Coast and got through that really well," Scott said.

Nakia Cockatoo

Cockatoo has been an impressive performer during Geelong match simulation sessions in recent times and appears to be edging closer to playing his first AFL game since Round 3, 2018. 

Against the Saint is unlikely, but there's a chance he could be ready to play on Friday night against Port Adelaide or Adelaide in round 13.

"I'm starting to think about next week," Scott said of Cockatoo's potential return.

"The practice match that he just had was the best I've seen so far and I think we're getting to the stage now where we can pick him with some confidence."

Potential Debutants

With several big names in the frame to return a debutant this week appears unlikely. However, Ben Jarvis, Francis Evans and Cooper Stephens have all been named emergencies in recent rounds and will be in the mix again after displaying some strong form at training this week.