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.