A strengthened Geelong squad has been named take take on its rival Hawthorn in the annual Easter Monday clash.

Both captain Joel Selwood and reigning Carji Greeves medallist Tom Stewart have been included in the side to take on the 11th-placed Hawks.

Selwood was managed last week against Brisbane as the Cats aim to keep their record-breaking skipper fresh in his 16th AFL season, while Stewart was withdrawn just before the bounce with gastro.

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Esava Ratugolea and Shaun Higgins have also been recalled to the squad after missing last week's match with an ankle injury and concussion respectively.

Quinton Narkle is the only out from last week's winning side after he injured his ankle in the third term of the clash.

The final 22 will be named on Saturday night.

Round 5 Team

INS: Shaun Higgins, Esava Ratugolea, Joel Selwood, Tom Stewart

OUTS: Quinton Narkle (injured)

Backs Jack Henry Sam De Koning Jed Bews
Half Backs Tom Stewart Mark Blicavs Mark O'Connor
Centreline Mitch Duncan Tom Atkins Isaac Smith
Half Forwards Max Holmes Tom Hawkins Tyson Stengle
Forwards Gryan Miers Jeremy Cameron Brad Close
Followers Rhys Stanley Patrick Dangerfield Cameron Guthrie
Interchange Joel Selwood Jake Kolodjashnij Zach Tuohy
  Luke Dahlhaus Zach Guthrie Esava Ratugolea
  Shaun Higgins Brandan Parfitt