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\n Geelong has provided a health update as they prepare to head to Perth for Thursday’s clash with Fremantle\n <\/p>\n
Geelong Cats can provide the following GMHBA Health Update ahead of their Round 15 match against Fremantle at Optus Stadium this Thursday night. \u00a0<\/p>\n
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\u2019 VFL game last Saturday which saw him managed for the game. \u00a0<\/p>\n
Tom Stewart is\u00a0continuing\u00a0progress through the AFL concussion protocol, with the Club to\u00a0monitor\u00a0his availability\u00a0throughout the week for Thursday night’s game. \u00a0<\/p>\n
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.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n
Jacob Molier is progressing through a conditioning block following\u00a0recent injury interruptions and\u00a0remains\u00a0on track for a return following the Cats\u2019 Bye. \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Tyson Stengle played his first game of the year in the Cats’ VFL win on Saturday, kicking 4 goals. He will\u00a0continue on\u00a0an individualised program.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Round 15 | GMHBA Health Update<\/p>\n
Player<\/p>\n
Injury<\/p>\n
Timeline<\/p>\n
Jack Bowes
\nHamstring Tightness
\nTest<\/p>\n
Brad Close\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ankle\u00a0<\/p>\n
Test\u00a0<\/p>\n
Keighton Matofai-Forbes\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n
Foot\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n
Test\u00a0<\/p>\n
Rhys Stanley\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Knee\u00a0<\/p>\n
Test\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Jacob Molier\u00a0<\/p>\n
Conditioning\u00a0<\/p>\n
3 weeks\u00a0<\/p>\n
Tom Stewart\u00a0<\/p>\n
Concussion Protocol\u00a0<\/p>\n
Concussion Protocol\u00a0<\/p>\n
Toby Conway\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n
Foot and knee\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n
TBC\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n
Harley Barker\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n
Knee\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n
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