Geelong Cats Provide Player Availability Updates

The Geelong Cats have issued updates on the availability of several players ahead of their early-season AFL matches. The updates cover players' progress following pre-season training and their potential involvement in upcoming VFL and AFL fixtures.

AFL Match Status: Dangerfield and Cameron

Both players were close to playing in the Opening Round but were given an additional week for preparation.

Patrick Dangerfield and Jeremy Cameron did not participate in the club's Opening Round match. According to Cats EGM Football Andrew Mackie, both were close to playing in that match but were given an additional week for preparation.

Their potential inclusion for the Round 1 match against Fremantle is dependent on them successfully completing the main training session this week.

Training and VFL Match Status

Rhys Stanley is on track to play in a VFL practice match. He has been managing his training load during the pre-season. One source specifies this match is scheduled for this week, while another indicates it is scheduled for next week.

Tyson Stengle continues to follow an individualized training program.

Upcoming Fixtures

The updates were provided ahead of two matches:

• An Opening Round match against the Gold Coast Suns at People First Stadium.
• A Round 1 match against Fremantle at GMHBA Stadium.