The Cats are hitting the tail end of the season with plenty of players available for selection. The VFL side is flying taking all in their stride whilst the AFL side made a total of five changes this week and got back on the winners list. So who is in contention this week?

Jackson Thurlow
Thurlow was incredible for the VFL Cats this week with three goals and a ton of possessions off the half back line and wing. Had four games at the start of the season and showed his worth. While he may not return to the AFL side this year, 2014 looms big for him.

Paul Chapman
Chappy took another step in his comeback from his hamstring injuries with a strong performance on Sunday in the VFL. He registered in the mid 20s for possessions and won a lot of his own ball. Two games back and a trip to Perth is a massive ask but if anyone can…

Shane Kersten
Kersten continued his goal kicking ways finishing with three goals on the weekend to follow up two bags of six from the two weeks before. Is a round 21 debut too big of an ask for the West Australian in his home state?

George Horlin-Smith
Horlin-Smith is Mr Consistency at VFL level and again proved why he is desperately unlucky to not be playing AFL. A swag of touches and three goals capping off a good day for the midfielder.

Taylor Hunt
Hunt returned to the VFL with a mission to recapture his early season AFL form. Three goals in an impressive performance may be enough to see him recalled to the AFL side.

Josh Hunt
With it looking like Hunt was the victim of a horses for courses backline in the AFL, he did himself no harm of a recall with plenty of rebounding and a goal a key part to his game.

Billie Smedts
Smedts was another player returned to the VFL this week and was a key contributor to the Cats win over Williamstown. His ball carry and poise made him stand out at VFL level and the famed large expanses of Patersons may see him in line for a recall.