Geelong has received a big boost ahead of their blockbuster qualifying final against Port Adelaide on Thursday night with the addition of two crucial Cats.

Rhys Stanley and Tom Atkins return to Geelong’s best 22.

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Stanley will play his first game since Round 14 after a groin injury has kept him out of the team, whilst Atkins returns after being managed last week.

Stanley’s inclusion is a particularly big boost for the Cats’ finals hopes. Geelong has an 86% winning record this season with him in their side, winning six of the seven games he has featured in, including the Round 12 victory against Port Adelaide.

Qualifying Final
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    Scott post-match (QF)

    Chris Scott says the Power deserved their victory but also claims 'it was a bitter pill to swallow' after his side wasted opportunities in front of goal.

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  • 07:54

    Match Highlights (QF)

    The Power and Cats clash in the first qualifying final

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  • 02:31

    Dangerfield post match (QF)

    Patrick Dangerfield speaks after the Qualifying Final loss in Adelaide. Presented by Ford.

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  • 00:38

    Danger goes for a run (QF)

    Geelong superstar Paddy Dangerfield produces one of the best goals of year with an unbelievable display of pace to electrify everyone

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  • 00:43

    The Skipper goals off a step (QF)

    Joel Selwood chimes in with a sensational effort right on the brink of half-time

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  • 00:43

    Hawkins and Tuohy combine (QF)

    Tom Hawkins and Zach Tuohy show some great strength and poise to combine for a fantastic goal

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  • 00:52

    Stanley kicks the Cats opener (QF)

    Rhys Stanley claims the opening goal of the finals after clunking a terrific mark in the forward line

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  • 00:59

    The Qualifying Final has arrived

    Enjoy the team prep and some wise words from the coach.

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  • 02:13

    Captain's Run: Bews

    Jed Bews speaks from a rainy Captain's Run in Adelaide. Presented by Ford.

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  • 09:42

    Selwood press conference

    Joel chats to the media ahead of the Qualifying Final. Presented by Ford.

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  • 01:27

    Geelong Strong - Moment by Moment

    Step one was getting here. Now it's time to show the AFL what Geelong Strong is all about. Presented by Deakin.

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  • 02:57

    In The Mix: Qualifying Final

    Join former Geelong best and fairest winner Liam Pickering and Sam Edmund as they discuss which players are in the selection mix to face the Power on Thursday night. Presented by Ford.

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  • 17:22

    Scott press conference

    Chris Scott speaks to the media ahead of the Qualifying Final. Presented by Morris Finance.

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Esava Ratugolea and Jack Steven make way for the Cats. Both players have been named as emergencies alongside Brad Close and Zach Guthrie.

Jed Bews will play his 100th AFL game.

The match will be televised on Channel Seven with the first bounce at 7.40pm AEST.

Qualifying Final Team

In: Rhys Stanley, Tom Atkins

Out: Esava Ratugolea (omitted), Jack Steven (omitted)

Backs Jed Bews Harry Taylor Jake Kolodjashnij
Half Backs Lachie Henderson Mark Blicavs Tom Stewart
Centreline Zach Tuohy Joel Selwood (C) Sam Menegola
Half Forwards Luke Dahlhaus Gary Rohan Mitch Duncan
Forwards Mark O'Connor Tom Hawkins Gary Ablett
Followers Rhys Stanley Patrick Dangerfield Cameron Guthrie
Interchange Jack Henry Tom Atkins Brandan Parfitt
  Gryan Miers    
       
Emergencies Esava Ratugolea Brad Close Zach Guthrie
  Jack Steven