Chappy feels strain short-term

Cats champion Paul Chapman was still smiling after the Adelaide game despite his injury issues. Picture: Michael Klein Source: Herald Sun

VETERAN Geelong forward Paul Chapman has been cleared of serious injury and will play again before the Round 1 clash with Hawthorn.

Chapman's quadriceps strain was one of the few negatives in Saturday's crushing win over Adelaide, with the 31-year-old substituted in the second quarter.

Assistant coach Blake Caracella said the club believed Chapman could play against North Melbourne on Saturday or the week after.

If the Cats do not qualify for the NAB Cup final they are slated to play Richmond on the same weekend.

Scans this week will determine the extent of the injury.

Joel Corey, Tom Hawkins, Tom Lonergan and Steve Johnson could return this weekend after missing Saturday's clash, with Geelong believing Nathan Vardy (groin) will be available for Round 1.

Johnson and James Kelly are suspended for Round 1 and all of Geelong's recognised ruckmen are battling to be fit to face the Hawks.

The back injury to Dawson Simpson has left him on the long-term injury list, clearing the way for ruck revelation Mark Blicavs to be elevated if needed.

At Richmond, coach Damien Hardwick said Trent Cotchin would return along with Brett Deledio next week against Hawthorn.

Recruits Troy Chaplin and Sam Lonergan could make their debuts.

"The only guys that possibly won't play in Round 1 are (Dylan) Grimes and (Nathan) Foley, but we are in reasonable shape."
 

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