Geelong's bare bones ruck stocks

Depleted ... Trent West joins Geelong's growing casualty ward of ruckman. Source: Michael Klein / News Limited

Geelong's ruck stocks have hit rock-bottom after premiership ruckman Trent West had knee surgery yesterday.

West's operation means the Cats don't have a fit ruckman on their list, with Nathan Vardy (hip), Hamish McIntosh (knee) and Dawson Simpson (back) all sidelined.

They face the extraordinary situation of taking on Adelaide in Saturday's full-length NAB Cup game with two speculative rookie ruck picks.

Former professional runner Mark Blicavs and one-time NBL and US college basketballer Ryan Bathie (both 198cm) are likely to share the duties against the Crows.

West had an arthroscope to ease discomfort in his knee in what Geelong described as "minor surgery".

"By having the procedure now, Trent will hopefully be able to put the issue behind him before the season begins," Cats football manager Neil Balme said.

With Simpson on the long-term injury list, the Cats have a vacancy to promote a rookie. Assistant coach Dale Amos said yesterday the decision would be made closer to Round 1.

"The most likely candidate that will play AFL footy will emerge over the next couple of weeks,'' he said.

"It might be determined by injuries a little bit as well because we've got different sizes and shapes in our rookies as well, so it will be what we feel we need at the time that will determine who gets elevated.'

Amos said Josh Walker, Jackson Sheringham and George Burbury were among the rookies fighting for elevation.

"The second and third-year players are getting towards the stage of their careers where they need to push their case for a spot on the list,'' he said.

"Walker, Sheringham, Burbury who is unfortunately injured at the moment are the ones that we think would be pushing pretty hard to get an opportunity.''

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