The big three is set to play together for the first time with Patrick Dangerfield returning for the Cats Easter Monday clash against the Hawks.

Nakia Cockatoo and Rhys Stanley have also been named after strong performances in the VFL practice match win against Footscray.

Mark O’Connor also returns to the team after being a late withdrawal last week, while Jack Henry has been brought into the team and could be the Cats fourth debutant this year.

Harry Taylor is the only out after injuring his foot against the Demons in round one.

The Cats will trim their squad to 22 and four emergencies on Friday afternoon.

Cats squad:

B: Z Tuohy, J Kolodjashnij, T Stewart

HB: J Bews, M Blicavs, Z Guthrie

C: T Kelly, J Selwood, M Duncan

HF: J Parsons, R Stanley, N Cockatoo

F: E Ratugolea, T Hawkins, D Menzel

R: Z Smith, P Dangerfield, G Ablett

IC from: L Fogarty, C Gregson, C Guthrie, J Henry, B Parfitt, S Menegola, J Murdoch, M O’Connor