Cameron Guthrie’s return to full training is a step closer, with the midfielder progressing in his rehabilitation this week.

Guthrie is working his way back from a toe-joint injury, which is expected to see him sidelined for the short-term.

“Cam has been advancing successfully through his recovery. He is moving freely and we will continue to be guided by our medical and conditioning team,” Geelong Cats General Manager of Football Simon Lloyd said.

“Jack Bowes, Gary Rohan, Sam De Koning and Tyson Stengle are progressing well and remain on track to only be sidelined for the short term.”

In other health update news, Jack Henry is in his second week of full training last week following foot surgery earlier in the year, while Shannon Neale will commence his reconditioning program this week on his path to return to playing.

Sam Menegola has increased his running loads and continues to make good progress in the early stages of his rehabilitation program.

As reported on Monday, captain Patrick Dangerfield is expected to be out for the short-term after scans confirmed a low-grade left hamstring strain.