Geelong have not noted 840 video games of AFL expertise in a variety gamble for his or her conflict with Gold Coast in Darwin after opting to relaxation premiership stars Tom Hawkins, Mitch Duncan and Rhys Stanley.
The trio didn’t journey with the Cats’ squad this week, becoming a member of fellow veteran Jeremy Cameron (concussion) on the sidelines as coach Chris Scott makes an attempt to barter a six-day break between matches.
Geelong coach Chris Scott.Credit score: AFL Pictures
Scott’s “sophisticated” choice name comes with Geelong on a two-match dropping skid heading into the Suns encounter at TIO Stadium.
“You possibly can’t fulfill each requirement each single week, however as a information we strive to not get too beholden to the opposition we’re enjoying,” Scott informed reporters on Wednesday.
“We do suppose a little bit bit in regards to the size of break and the venue and people types of issues, however the overwhelming precedence is to take a look at it on the particular person degree… I’m loath to say ‘at their age’ as a result of their age is just not essentially the deciding issue.
“It’s extra simply how we take into consideration their season general.”
Fellow key ahead Cameron was put in concussion protocols the next day after he skilled delayed signs from hitting his head in a heavy fall from a marking contest
Scott admitted it prompted a quick reconsideration of the plan to relaxation Hawkins, who’s now poised to interrupt long-time teammate Joel Selwood’s report for video games performed for Geelong in a house conflict with Higher Western Sydney subsequent week.
Six-game ahead Shannon Neale, standing at 203cm, has been recalled to supply a tall goal within the Cats’ ahead line towards Gold Coast after kicking three objectives in a win over North Melbourne in his solely earlier senior look this season.
Three-game ruckman Toby Conway, Jack Bowes and Tanner Bruhn have additionally been included.
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