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Geelong has provided a health update as they prepare to head to Perth for Thursday’s clash with Fremantle
Geelong Cats can provide the following GMHBA Health Update ahead of their Round 15 match against Fremantle at Optus Stadium this Thursday night.
Jack Bowes (hamstring tightness), Brad Close (ankle) and Rhys Stanley will all be tests to play this week. Stanley reported knee soreness ahead of the Cats’ VFL game last Saturday which saw him managed for the game.
Tom Stewart is continuing progress through the AFL concussion protocol, with the Club to monitor his availability throughout the week for Thursday night’s game.
Keighton Matofai-Forbes is aiming to make his return to football for the VFL this Saturday. He will train with the group across the week as the Club assesses his readiness following an extended conditioning period.
Jacob Molier is progressing through a conditioning block following recent injury interruptions and remains on track for a return following the Cats’ Bye.
Tyson Stengle played his first game of the year in the Cats’ VFL win on Saturday, kicking 4 goals. He will continue on an individualised program.
Round 15 | GMHBA Health Update
Player
Injury
Timeline
Jack Bowes
Hamstring Tightness
Test
Brad Close
Ankle
Test
Keighton Matofai-Forbes
Foot
Test
Rhys Stanley
Knee
Test
Jacob Molier
Conditioning
3 weeks
Tom Stewart
Concussion Protocol
Concussion Protocol
Toby Conway
Foot and knee
TBC
Harley Barker
Knee
Indefinite