Geelong's impressive injury-free run has hit a minor snag as there is doubt around ruckman Rhys Stanley's availability for Friday's qualifying final against Brisbane.
It is understood that Stanley is dealing with a "hamstring concern" in the lead-in to the MCG contest.
Channel 7's Mitch Cleary reported the news.
"This is really interesting ... speaking to four different people at Geelong, they were unable to confirm Stanley's spot against Brisbane," Cleary said on The Agenda Setters.
"I understand he is dealing with a hamstring concern. He has dealt with hamstring concerns in the past.
"Watch this space on Rhys Stanley with the Cats unable to guarantee he will be there on Friday night."
The Cats revealed their injury list on Tuesday, with project tall Toby Conway the only listed player.
Stanley, who is out of contract at season's end, has featured in 18 matches for Geelong in 2025 as the club's No.1 ruck.
Versatile players Mark Blicavs, Sam De Koning, and Shannon Neale have all been used as backup options and could be relied upon on Friday.
Neale will return from suspension to take on the Lions, while Mark O'Connor has also been cleared from a leg concern.
Geelong coach Chris Scott will take into consideration the fact that Brisbane uses Darcy Fort and Sam Day as the working ruck tandem, who, despite holding the top roles, aren't deemed as first choices.
