JOEL Selwood is back for Geelong's Round 18 clash with Fremantle at Optus Stadium on Thursday night.

The skipper headlines three inclusions to a Cats side that will be chasing its 13th victory of the season.

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Pressure forward Luke Dahlhaus returns after being managed last week, whilst Quinton Narkle gets another chance at senior level.

Out for the Cats are Lachie Henderson (Personal Reasons), Gary Rohan (Injured) and Max Holmes (Omitted).

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Holmes has been included as an emergency alongside Zach Guthrie, Francis Evans and Jordan Clark.

Geelong's Round 18 clash at Optus Stadium will commence at 8.10pm AEST (6.10pm AWST).

The medical substitute will be named an hour prior to the first bounce.

Round 18 Team

In: Joel Selwood, Luke Dahlhaus, Quinton Narkle

Out: Lachie Henderson (Personal Reasons), Gary Rohan (Injured), Max Holmes (Omitted)

Backs Tom Atkins Jake Kolodjashnij Jack Henry
Half Backs Joel Selwood Tom Stewart Mark Blicavs
Centreline Isaac Smith Cameron Guthrie Zach Tuohy
Half Forwards Patrick Dangerfield Esava Ratugolea Gryan Miers
Forwards Shaun Higgins Tom Hawkins Luke Dahlhaus
Followers Rhys Stanley Mark O'Connor Quinton Narkle
Interchange Jed Bews Brandan Parfitt Sam Menegola
  Brad Close    
       
Emergencies Max Holmes Zach Guthrie Francis Evans
  Jordan Clark