Geelong will welcome back gun midfielder Amy McDonald from injury for Thursday night’s clash with fellow finals contender Hawthorn at GMHBA Stadium.
The three-time best-and-fairest hurt her hamstring during the Round 2 loss to St Kilda.
Her return will add further depth to the Cats’ midfield as it chases a sixth consecutive win. It also means the 24-player squad is unlikely to require top-ups to fill out the emergencies.
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Meanwhile, Catie Tipping (knee) has returned to training with the team, while Geelong’s medical staff has yet to determine a timeline for Zali Friswell’s return from a stress reaction in her femur.
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GEELONG AFLW INJURY LIST
| Player | Injury | Timeline |
| Amy McDonald | Hamstring | Available |
| Caitie Tipping | Knee | 1-2 weeks |
| Alissa Brook | Foot | 2-3 weeks |
| Kate Kenny | Foot | 4-6 weeks |
| Priya Bowering | Foot | 7-9 weeks |
| Zali Friswell | Femur | TBC |
| Emma Kilpatrick | Shoulder | Season |
| Georgie Rankin | Neck | Season |
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