GEELONG are sitting outright top on the AFL ladder after six rounds of football following their 58-point win against West Coast at GMHBA Stadium.



This week they face another tough challenge against the in-form Bombers in their annual Powercor Country Festival clash at the MCG on Sunday.



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Despite the Cats’ VFL team having a bye on the weekend, there are a host of players pushing for selection this week.





Jordan Clark



Missed the Cats round six win against West Coast after being managed following an impressive debut season to date.



Taken with selection 15 in the 2018 National Draft, the Western Australian has looked at home in Geelong’s back six. He has averaged 12.2 disposals and is rated elite for inside 50s with 2.8 per game.



Brandan Parfitt



Picked up a quad injury against the Giants and subsequently missed Geelong’s victory last Sunday. Has been one of many Cats to have elevated his game this year, averaging a career-best 17.4 disposals and five tackles per game. When fit, Parfitt has established himself as a key member of the Cats best 22.



Scott Selwood

Edging closer to an AFL return, but looks set to build his fitness and form in the VFL this week.



Speaking to K rock Football, Selwood said, “I’m going well, I’m back next week. I’m not too sure how much game time of that I will play yet (against Essendon).”



“I was due to be back last week but with the bye (in the VFL) we sort of thought - Let’s just make sure we take the extra time in the VFL this weekend.”



Tall trio



The Cats’ big man department is looking strong with Ryan Abbott, Darcy Fort and Zac Smith on the cusp of selection.



In his last outing, Fort was impressive in attack with three goals, while Ryan Abbott was named best-on-ground following a 36 hit-out and 16 disposal performance.



Quinton Narkle



Produced his best VFL performance of the year last start and his speed could put him into the selection mix to face a fleet footed Essendon outfit.