Geelong could be strengthened by the return of key defensive duo Jack Henry and Tom Stewart for Saturday’s crucial clash with Port Adelaide at Adelaide Oval.
Henry has been sidelined since suffering a hamstring injury in the Round 4 win over Melbourne at GMHBA Stadium.
Vice-captain Stewart has missed the past fortnight with a knee issue.
Both are tests to take on the Power.
“Jack made a successful return to training with the main group last week as he continues his rehabilitation program,” Cats football boss Andrew Mackie said.
“We are hopeful to have him back this week; however, (we) are mindful of the short turnaround into the Western Bulldogs game in Round 11.
“As Chris (Scott) mentioned post-(GWS) game, we expect Tom to be available to play Port Adelaide.
“We decided to give Tom another week to recover, and we will continue to monitor him throughout the week before making a call.”
Veteran ruck Rhys Stanley is also pressing his claims after missing the loss to the Giants with a hamstring injury suffered against Collingwood.
“Like we do with most players, we will give him every opportunity to prove his fitness,” Mackie said.
“However, we also won’t hesitate to give him another week to recover.”
Meanwhile, midfielder Mitch Knevitt (foot) and defender Jake Kolodjashnij (groin) are still at least a week away from returning to action.
Mitch will miss this week as he continues his rehabilitation from a right plantar fascia injury,” Mackie said.
“The aim for Mitch is to see him return to training with the group this week.
“Jake missed this past weekend’s VFL game with a back spasm and also has some low-grade groin symptoms.
“Our focus is that Jake is set up to have a consistent second half of the season, so we will continue to manage his training loads over the next one to three weeks, before he can make a return to play.”
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GEELONG INJURY LIST
| PLAYER | INJURY | TIMEFRAME |
| Cillian Burke | Knee | Indefinite |
| Toby Conway | Back | TBC |
| Mitch Edwards | Management | TBC |
| Cam Guthrie | Achilles | 1-2 weeks |
| Jack Henry | Hamstring | Test |
| Lenny Hofmann | Back | Indefinite |
| Lawson Humphries | Concussion | Concussion Protocol |
| Jake Kolodjashnij | Groin | 1-3 weeks |
| Mitch Knevitt | Foot | 1-2 weeks |
| Jack Martin | Management | 1-2 weeks |
| Jacob Molier | Hamstring | TBC |
| Rhys Stanley | Hamstring | Test |
| Tom Stewart | Knee Soreness | Test |
