Geelong captain Joel Selwood will play in a VFL practise match against Richmond on Friday night in preparation for the Cats Round 1 clash with Hawthorn on Easter Monday.

Cats assistant coach Simon Lloyd said that Dan Menzel would also play against the Tigers on Friday, as he returns from a calf injury.

Geelong captain Joel Selwood to play. Credit:Getty Images

Both players missed the 12-point NAB Challenge loss to Fremantle at Domain Stadium on Saturday, as did defender Corey Enright, who was rested.

Jim Bartel will also be ok to face the Hawks after being cleared of a concussion. He left the ground in the first term against the Dockers after coming off second best in a marking contest with Chris Mayne and didn't return.