The Round 5 GMHBA Health Update is in ahead of the Cats’ Gather Round match against West Coast on Sunday at Norwood Oval. 

Captain Patrick Dangerfield is in line to make a return from a calf injury, he will continue to be assessed throughout the week. 

Jed Bews has entered the AFL’s concussion protocol following an incident in the VFL on the weekend, with his timeline to be determined by the graded return to play protocol. 

Jay Polkinghorne is making progress with his foot, targeting a return to football in six to eight weeks. 

Round 5 | GMHBA Health Update

Player

Injury

Timeline

Patrick Dangerfield 

Calf 

Test

Jacob Molier 

Foot 

1-2 weeks 

Jay Polkinghorne 

Foot 

6-8 weeks

Keighton Matofai-Forbes 

Foot 

8 weeks 

Jed Bews 

Concussion Protocol 

Concussion Protocol 

Toby Conway 

Foot and knee 

TBC 

Tyson Stengle 

 

Individualised Program 

Harley Barker 

Knee 

Indefinite