GMHBA Health Update | Round 4

Check out the full GMHBA Health Update ahead of Geelong's Round Four clash against Melbourne at GMHBA Stadium

Geelong’s Executive General Manager of Football Andrew Mackie has provided a GMHBA Health Update on players ahead the AFL / VFL double header against Melbourne and Casey Demons on Friday night.

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New updates since conclusion AFL Round 3 and VFL Round 2

Tom Stewart

Knee, Test

As Chris mentioned post-game, we decided to withdraw Tom before the game on Saturday as a precaution and we are optimistic on his availability ahead of Friday night. With two sessions remaining for the week, we will continue to monitor him ahead of Friday.

Shannon Neale

Ankle, Test

Shannon injured his right ankle in the first quarter of the game against Brisbane and managed to play out the game. Scans have ruled out any serious injury and he will be a test to play Melbourne on Friday night.

Mitch Edwards

Pelvis, 3-4 weeks

Mitch has progressed his reintroduction into team training over the past fortnight. He will continue to build his conditioning with the aim for him return to play in three to four weeks.

Full GMHBA Health Update: Status and timelines reported in Round 3’s GMHBA Health Update have been updated below ahead of AFL Round 4 and VFL Round 3.

Player Injury Timeline Shannon Neale Ankle Test Tom Stewart Knee Test Jake Kolodjashnij Groin 1-2 weeks Jacob Molier Hamstring 2-3 weeks Keighton Matofai-Forbes Management 2-3 weeks Xavier Ivisic Ankle 1-3 weeks Mitch Edwards Pelvis 3-4 weeks Jed Bews Finger 5-9 weeks Jack Martin Calf TBC Toby Conway Back TBC Cameron Guthrie Achilles TBC Tanner Bruhn Finger TBC Cillian Burke Knee Indefinite Lenny Hofmann Back Indefinite

The Geelong Football Club and Ford will celebrate their 100 year partnership this weekend, when the Cats take on Melbourne on Friday night at GMHBA Stadium.

As part of the celebrations, Geelong will have a number of exciting activations including a Ford premiership motorcade, a fan photo opportunity, while the VFL Cats will also be in action as a curtain raiser at GMHBA Stadium.

Find out what's happening at GMHBA Stadium in Round 4 here.

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