Geelong star Jeremy Cameron isn’t any certainty to make his comeback from concussion subsequent week because the Cats search to kick their AFL premiership defence up a gear.
Following a brutal collision with teammate Gary Rohan, key ahead Cameron will miss a second successive recreation when Geelong host North Melbourne at GHBA Stadium on Sunday.
The Cats are anticipated to brush apart the Kangaroos, who’ve misplaced 13 straight video games, however face a much bigger check in opposition to finals contenders Essendon subsequent week.
Geelong coach Chris Scott mentioned Cameron nonetheless has bins to tick with membership medical workers earlier than being cleared to return in opposition to the Bombers.
“He’s done quite a bit of training this week, so in terms of the physical preparation that we need from a football perspective, he’s in good shape,” Scott informed reporters on Saturday.
“We’re told he’s likely (to play against Essendon) but there’s always the caveat that if there’s a setback things can change.”
Jake Kolodjashnij (adductor) is anticipated to be accessible to face Essendon, as is veteran wingman Isaac Smith, who has been managed this week.
But Jed Bews is about to overlook at the very least two matches with a knee harm that has hampered him in current weeks.
“This is one where there is a bit more of a regimented plan that’s going to take at least a couple of weeks,” Scott mentioned.
“He’s likely to miss the next two (matches) to get that completely right.
“There was simply no level from his perspective and from ours that he maintain plugging away with out with the ability to do what he can do when he is at his finest.”
Star midfielder Cam Guthrie (toe) stays a “medium-term” prospect, having been sidelined since spherical six.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
