Competition for spots within Geelong's best 22 are red-hot at the moment after back-to-back win against top four contenders St Kilda and Port Adelaide.

This week the Cats travel to Adelaide to take on the Crows, who are still chasing their first win of 2020.

The match will form part of Sir Doug Nicholls Round, which is aimed at celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and their contributions to Australian Football.

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Geelong's non selected players competed in a match simulation session against the Gold Coast Suns on the weekend and there were several notable performers who put their hand up for selection. Plus, we take a look at the Cats in contention who have been sidelined through injury in recent weeks.

Luke Dahlhaus

In his first reserves hit-out since 2011, Dahlhaus got through this first game back from a foot injury and has been declared available for selection this week.

“We saw from Luke on the weekend what we have all seen since he has been at Geelong with his high pressure and he got a fair bit of the football as well, so he is available for selection,” GM of Football Simon Lloyd said.

Esava Ratugolea

The news is also promising for Ratugolea who went very close to playing last week but missed out with some adductor soreness.

“Since that period of time he has run freely and seems to be responding well to treatment and hopefully he will be available to play this week,” Lloyd said.

Darcy Fort

Took a step forward in his recovery from a foot injury by completing a solid running session on the weekend.

“He is very focused and single minded about getting himself back into the team in the lead up to finals.” 

Quinton Narkle

Has not featured in the AFL side since Round 6 and is one of a number of playing fighting to regain his spot in the side after being sidelined through injury.

“Quinton is trying to force his way back into the team and it is a difficult team to get into at the moment, but I am sure at some stage or another we will see Quinton feature in the coming weeks.”

Josh Jenkins

Completed his second match simulation session after returning from a back issue. Did some nice things in attack and provided support in the ruck.

After being named an emergency last round he will be right in the mix again this week.

“Josh was very strong in the air, took a couple of good strong contested marks and he was also good at ground level.

“He really played an imposing game on the weekend, looked strong and it is great to see Josh out there in the hoops." 

Jordan Clark

Moved really freely against the Suns and provided plenty of dash off half back.

“He was very creative and showed his strong run that we are used to and some good ball use as well.”

Other Cats that will be in the selection mix this week include Zach Guthrie and Brad Close who were named emergencies last round, and Jack Steven who was managed.

Geelong will named their Round 13 team on Saturday.