Gary Ablett might return quicker than expected as Cats reveal champ ‘going well’ in recovery

GEELONG is hopeful of regaining Gary Ablett in the coming weeks as the star midfielder returns from a hamstring injury. Meanwhile, Katie Brennan is free to play Round 1 and Alex Rance questions a troubling trend. WEDNESDAY FOOTY NEWS

GEELONG is hopeful of regaining Gary Ablett in the coming weeks.

The star midfielder is “going well” in his recovery from a hamstring injury suffered in Round 3. The Cats will be cautious with their favourite son after coach Chris Scott described the injury as “a bit (more) signifcant” after the loss to West Coast. PAYING OFF: WHERE ARE O’MEARA TRADE DETRACTORS NOW? GENIUS RECRUITER: HOW CATS REBUILT BY STEALTH REPORT CARD: YOUR CLUB’S RATING AFTER ROUND 4 Ablett has returned to training and is set to join in football drills this week. “Gary’s going well. Gary ran again today, and his running sessions have been completed pretty well,” Cats head physiotherapist Mark Young told the club website. “He’ll join in football later this week and from there he shouldn’t be too far away.” LIVE stream the 2018 Toyota AFL Premiership on FOX SPORTS. Every match of every round LIVE in HD, with no ad-breaks siren-to-siren! Get your 2-week free trial now >

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