Geelong's VFL team has released its 27-man squad for Saturday's clash with the Casey Demons at Simonds Stadium.

James Tsitas will play his 50th VFL match. He played 28 games for North Ballarat prior to joining the Cats.

James Gow will make his Geelong VFL debut as the 23rd player after playing in the TAC Cup with Ballarat-based Greater Western Victoria last year.

CATS TEAM

Backs: Jake Edwards, Ryan Gardner, Jake Kolodjashnij

Half-backs: Jackson Thurlow, Zach Guthrie, Tom Ruggles

Centres: Mark O'Connor, Scott Selwood, Jordan Cunico

Half-forwards: Tom Atkins, Timm House, Jamaine Jones

Forwards: Wylie Black, Wylie Buzza, Matthew Hayball

Rucks: Rhys Stanley, James Tsitas, Jack Henry

Interchange from: Ben Reid, Marcus Thompson, Daniel Capiron, Ben Moloney, Sam McLachlan, Alex Hickey, Ryan Abbott

23rd player: James Gow