GEELONG midfielder Scott Selwood looks likely to be available for the blockbuster qualifying final against Hawthorn on Friday night.

Cats’ coach Chris Scott said despite missing Geelong’s Round 23 win over Melbourne with hamstring tightness, Selwood was likely to put his hand up for selection.

“It’s looking likely – well, I should say it’s likely he’ll be available,” he told Fox Footy on Monday night.
“He played pretty well for us pre the Round 23 game against Melbourne.

“We’re not in a position where we guarantee players their spots prior to match committee, but all is looking pretty good there.”

Geelong also look as though they will have swingman Lachie Henderson available after he underwent a minor knee operation two weeks ago.

Scott also said the Cats were ‘optimistic’ Henderson would be fit to play.

“He’s a little bit behind Scott (Selwood) – they’re not necessarily in competition, they’ve got different issues, but we’re optimistic that he’ll come up,” he said.

“He’s either available to play or he’s not. We won’t be taking him in unsure if he can do the job.”

The Cats had plenty of players put their hand up for selection with strong performances in Geelong’s loss to Essendon in the VFL last weekend.

Forwards Shane Kersten and Nakia Cockatoo both kicked two goals, while George Horlin-Smith was among the best players on the ground.

The Cats will name their side to take on Hawthorn at 6.25pm AEST tomorrow night.