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Penpix of the team Geelong will field in Saturday night's AFL grand final against Richmond at the Gabba.

PENPIX OF GEELONG'S TEAM FOR THE AFL GRAND FINAL.

BACK LINE

24. Jed Bews

Age: 26. Games: 102. Goals: 12. Finals: 11

Worked hard to nail down his spot this year after injuries ruined most of his 2019 season.

7. Harry Taylor

Age: 34. Games: 279. Goals: 75. Finals: 30.

In what could be his last game, Taylor is the only member of Geelong's back six to have played in a grand final - and he's featured in four of them.

8. Jake Kolodjashnij

Age: 25. Games: 109. Goals: 0. Finals: 12

Will probably get the difficult job of shutting down Dustin Martin when the Richmond superstar pushes forward.

HALF-BACK LINE

25. Lachie Henderson

Age: 30. Games: 184. Goals: 114. Finals: 14

Was certain his career was over at the end of last year, but now gets to play in his first grand final nearing his 31st birthday.

46. Mark Blicavs

Age: 29. Games: 178. Goals: 39. Finals: 17

Spends time in the ruck as well as patrolling across centre-half-back. A nightmare for opposition to match-up on.

44. Tom Stewart

Age: 27. Games: 85. Goals: 3. Finals: 10

A ferocious competitor, Stewart is rarely beaten one-on-one and is one of the AFL's premier defenders.

CENTRE LINE

22. Mitch Duncan

Age: 29. Games: 222. Goals: 158. Finals: 19

A young gun in Geelong's last premiership in 2011, Duncan was outstanding in the Cats' semi and preliminary-final triumphs.

14. Joel Selwood

Age: 32. Games: 309. Goals: 162. Finals: 33

Had finger surgery after the qualifying final, but nothing will stop Geelong's warrior leading his team out in his first grand final as captain.

27. Sam Menegola

Age: 28. Games: 85. Goals: 62. Finals: 12

The dashing wingman has been a revelation this season and was unlucky not to be an All-Australian.

HALF-FORWARD LINE

40. Luke Dahlhaus

Age: 28. Games: 193. Goals: 131. Finals: 11

Second grand final after playing in the Western Bulldogs' 2016 premiership.

23. Gary Rohan

Age: 29. Games: 143. Goals: 143. Finals: 19

Shook off his disappointing finals record with three vital goals in the preliminary final.

32. Gryan Miers

Age: 21. Games: 45. Goals: 46. Finals: 6

Youngest member of a veteran team who knows where the goals are.

FORWARD LINE

4. Gary Ablett

Age: 36. Games: 356. Goals: 445. Finals: 24

One of the all-time greats is attempting to finish his glorious career with a third premiership. Terrific preliminary final against the Brisbane Lions.

26. Tom Hawkins

Age: 32. Games: 276. Goals: 602. Finals: 25

Fourteen seasons in and the imposing power forward is in career-best form. Even the Tigers' outstanding defence will have trouble handling him.

42. Mark O'Connor

Age: 23. Games: 50. Goals: 3. Finals: 7.

The Irishman has failed to be overawed in finals and is dependable as they come.

FOLLOWERS

1. Rhys Stanley

Age: 29. Games: 143. Goals: 94. Finals: 9

A mobile ruckman who can push forward and kick goals.

35. Patrick Dangerfield

Age: 30. Games: 268. Goals: 299. Finals: 19

One of the great finals players of the modern era gets his opportunity to shine in the first decider of his career.

29. Cameron Guthrie

Age: 28. Games: 181. Goals: 58. Finals: 14

An All-Australian this year, the no-fuss onballer is an underrated gem in a star-studded midfield.

INTERCHANGE

38. Jack Henry

Age: 22. Games: 65. Goals: 9. Finals: 7.

Made up for a shaky start in the preliminary final by pushing forward to boot a late goal.

2. Zach Tuohy

Age: 30. Games: 204. Goals: 67. Finals: 13

The long-kicking Irishman is a threat no matter where he is on the ground. He has slotted a goal in all three finals this year.

3. Brandan Parfitt

Age: 22. Games: 71. Goals: 33. Finals: 10

The young midfield bull is rated highly at Geelong despite rarely receiving many accolades outside of the club.

37. Sam Simpson

Age: 22. Games: 14. Goals: 6. Finals: 2

Two solid performances after being recalled for the Cats' semi-final against Collingwood.

EMERGENCIES

30. Tom Atkins

Age: 25. Games: 35. Goals: 9. Finals: 4

A casualty of Geelong's qualifying-final loss, Atkins is likely to be the first one in if a midfielder suffers a late injury.

39. Zach Guthrie

Age: 22. Games: 20. Goals: 2. Finals: 2

Would be one of the great selection shocks if the defender comes in after just three games this season.

17. Esava Ratugolea

Age: 22. Games: 40. Goals: 27. Finals: 3

The forward-ruck has been overlooked since the home-and-away season ended.

45. Brad Close

Age: 22. Games: 8. Goals: 2. Finals: 0

The forward has impressed in his first season with the Cats but hasn't played since round 17.