Superstar Geelong ahead Tom Hawkins has had a “ripping month” of coaching and is ready to line up in opposition to Collingwood on Friday night time because the Cats begin their marketing campaign for back-to-back premierships.
Ollie Henry may also get to face his outdated staff after crossing from Collingwood and former GWS Giant Taylor Bruhn will be part of him in making their Geelong debuts in opposition to the Magpies on the sold-out MCG.
But Cats coach Chris Scott confirmed veteran midfielder Mitch Duncan and Gold Coast recruit Jack Bowes wouldn’t play as they proceed to recuperate from calf issues.
Hawkins, a five-time All-Australian, had foot surgical procedure only a month after his staff’s premiership triumph final yr and had been below an harm cloud heading into the season opener.
But Scott confirmed that after a robust month of coaching, the 34-year-old would be part of fellow famous person ahead Jeremy Cameron within the Geelong line-up, with Cameron anxiously awaiting the beginning of his first baby.
The final time the 2 groups met was in final yr’s qualifying closing, which the Cats gained by six factors on the best way to the flag.
On Wednesday, Collingwood coach Craig McRae stated his staff would go in as underdogs however stole a line from his outdated coach Leigh Matthews, one his former Brisbane teammate and Cats coach Scott would pay attention to, to offer his staff an opportunity.
“Leigh Matthews used to say, ‘If it bleeds, we can kill it’,” McRae stated.
“It might be too early to say that, but Chris (Scott) might get a laugh at it.
“But we‘re in a position, like they are, where we’re ready to go.
“I‘ve been watching (Geelong) and it’s hard to get a gauge on teams this year, but I know when they bounce the ball on Friday night both teams will be ready.”
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