Limited numbers of club members will be allowed at the Geelong-Western Bulldogs game on Friday night.Credit:Getty Images
The decision to retain the game in Geelong was also made afterthe Cats had an arduous pre-match quarantine before travelling to South Australia to play Port Adelaide and next face a trip to Brisbane to the play the Lions in the following round.
Geelong players and staff have been advised not to travel to Melbourne during this period in case they become subject to restrictions on travel.
On the field,the Cats head into this latest contest on the back of a five-game winning streak,including disposing of Richmond and the Power.
Midfield ace Cam Guthrie (shoulder) is expected to be fit for selection and return but Scott indicated Gryan Miers (fractured leg) is likely to return through the VFL. The Cats are working their way through what shapes as an intriguing tactical battle,with Irishman Mark O’Connor a chance to tag ball magnet Tom Liberatore.
with Roy Ward
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