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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Saturday's final game of the home and away season will be a special occasion for the Club with Patrick Dangerfield set to play his 300th AFL game.

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This week's game will be televised on Fox Footy and streamed via Kayo. 

Both sides will announce their medical substitutes are hour prior to the first bounce.

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
  Gryan Miers    
Emergencies Jonathon Ceglar Tom Atkins Luke Dahlhaus
  Shannon Neale