Geelong has named its team to take on the Brisbane Lions at the Gabba on Saturday night.

Sam Simpson, who made his debut in last Saturday's draw against Greater Western Sydney, and Aaron Black go out of the side.

Skipper Joel Selwood returns after recovering from the concussion he suffered early in the win over Fremantle in round 14, while speedy half-forward Brandan Parfitt is back after a stint on the sidelines with a hamstring injury.

Parfitt proved his fitness with an outstanding performance in the VFL Cats' big win over Coburg last weekend.

Parfitt featured in the Cats' first six AFL games of the season but was grounded after being injured against Collingwood in round six.

Zach Guthrie and Wylie Buzza, who, along with Simpson, debuted against the Giants, have retained their places in the side.

Brisbane Lions v Geelong at the Gabba, 7.25pm AEST

BRISBANE LIONS

In: M.Hammelmann, D.Beams

Out: D.Gardiner (elbow), J.Barrett

GEELONG

In:J.Selwood, B.Parfitt

Out: A.Black, S.Simpson

CATS TEAM

Backs: Andrew Mackie, Tom Lonergan, Zach Guthrie

Half-backs: Zach Tuohy, Lachie Henderson, Jake Kolodjashnij

Centres: Cameron Guthrie, Joel Selwood, Mark Blicavs

Half-forwards: Sam Menegola, Harry Taylor, Jordan Murdoch

Forwards: Steven Motlop, Tom Hawkins, James Parsons

Followers: Zac Smith, Mitch Duncan, Patrick Dangerfield

Interchange: Rhys Stanley, Jed Bews, Wylie Buzza, Brandan Parfitt

Emergencies: Aaron Black, George Horlin-Smith, Sam Simpson