GEELONG has made three changes to its team that will host West Coast at GMHBA Stadium on Saturday at 4.35pm.

Isaac Smith and Mark O'Connor return to the side after being managed last week, whilst Esava Ratugolea gets an opportunity after a string a strong performances for the Bendigo Bank Cats in the VFL.

Jeremy Cameron and Rhys Stanley will miss the Round 23 clash through injury, and Tom Atkins has been managed.

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Round 23 Team

INS: Mark O'Connor, Esava Ratugolea, Isaac Smith

OUTS: Tom Atkins (Managed), Jeremy Cameron (Injured), Rhys Stanley (Injured)

Backs Zach Guthrie Sam De Koning Jed Bews
Half Backs Jake Kolodjashnij Jack Henry Tom Stewart
Centreline Isaac Smith Patrick Dangerfield Max Holmes
Half Forwards Brad Close Esava Ratugolea Brandan Parfitt
Forwards Tyson Stengle Tom Hawkins Gary Rohan
Followers Mark Blicavs Cameron Guthrie Joel Selwood
Interchange Mark O'Connor Zach Tuohy Sam Menegola
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Emergencies Jonathon Ceglar Tom Atkins Luke Dahlhaus
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