Patrick Dangerfield is expected to miss the next fortnight with a low-grade hamstring injury, while a couple of midfielders are set to be available for selection for the Easter Monday match against Hawthorn.
Geelong Cats Assistant General Manager – Football Brett Johnson said Dangerfield’s injury would likely only rule him out for the short term.
“Patrick injured his hamstring late in the game on Friday night, it’s a low-grade hamstring injury,” Johnson said.
“We expect Danger to only miss two weeks, so we look forward to getting him back on the park soon.”
Jack Bowes, who suffered a heavy cork to his calf in the lead-up to Round 1, is expected to be available for selection as he returns to full training on Wednesday.
Tom Atkins, who was a late withdrawal for the Round 2 clash with Adelaide with an adductor complaint, is also expected to be available for the traditional Easter Monday clash against the Hawks.
“Tom was really close (to playing), he just had a real low-grade adductor injury that we didn’t want to risk. We expect him to train fully tomorrow (Wednesday) and be available to play,” Johnson said.
“Jack has been recovering from that calf contusion (cork). Again, he is the same as Tom: if he trains fully tomorrow, we expect him to be available.”
Tanner Bruhn remains a test this week as he recovers from an injury suffered during Geelong’s Round 1 clash with St Kilda.
“Tanner is looking good. He’s had that mid-foot sprain, so we’re being cautious with that. He was a test late last week and didn’t get up, so he’ll be the same again for this week,” Johnson said.
Gary Rohan, Cameron Guthrie, George Steves, Joe Furphy and Mitch Edwards are all progressing in their respective rehabilitation programs.
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Geelong Cats GMHBA Health Update – Round 3
| Player | Injury | Expected Return |
| Tom Atkins | Adductor | Available |
| Jack Bowes | Calf contusion | Available |
| Tanner Bruhn | Foot | Test |
| George Stevens | Ankle/knee | 1-2 Weeks |
| Patrick Dangerfield | Hamstring | 2 Weeks |
| Joe Furphy | Ankle | 3 Weeks |
| Gary Rohan | Back | 2-4 Weeks |
| Mitch Edwards | Back | 5 Weeks |
| Cam Guthrie | Quad | 4-6 Weeks |
