Geelong Cats Player Availability Update Ahead of Opening Round and Round 1

The Geelong Cats have issued updates concerning the availability and training status of several key players, including Patrick Dangerfield, Jeremy Cameron, Rhys Stanley, and Tyson Stengle. These updates come in the lead-up to their Opening Round and subsequent Round 1 fixtures.

Context of Updates

The club initially provided a health update prior to their Opening Round match against the Gold Coast Suns at People First Stadium. Further player status details were released ahead of their Round 1 match, which is scheduled to take place against Fremantle at GMHBA Stadium.

Player Status Details

Patrick Dangerfield and Jeremy Cameron

Both Patrick Dangerfield and Jeremy Cameron are reportedly nearing a return for the Round 1 fixture. Neither player participated in the club's Opening Round match.

Andrew Mackie, Cats EGM Football, stated that the decision to hold them out of the Opening Round was to provide an additional week for preparation, despite them being considered close to readiness.

Their potential inclusion in the Round 1 game is dependent on them successfully completing the main training session scheduled for the current week.

Rhys Stanley

Rhys Stanley, who has been managing his pre-season load, was on track to play in a VFL practice match during the week leading up to Round 1.

Tyson Stengle

Tyson Stengle continues to follow an individualized training program.