Cats defender Lachie Henderson expects Harry Taylor to be trialled up forward in Friday week's JLT Community Series match against Hawthorn in Launceston.

"I think you'll see him there at times," Henderson said after playing as a key defender on Taylor during a testing match-simulation session at Deakin University on Wednesday.

As for whether Taylor can be a success as a forward, Henderson said: "I think Harry's a success anywhere he plays."

Henderson says the Cats will be focussing more on their own game than that of their opponents in the lead-up to the clash with the Hawks.

"It's definitely about more about us, I think, at the moment and making sure we've got everything right."

Lachie Henderson playing on Harry Taylor at Deakin Uni on Wednesday