Dangerfield a chance for round one, say Cats

Patrick Dangerfield remains a chance to play round one despite scans confirming he has a hamstring strain, according to Geelong.

The club released a statement on Wednesday, with scan results confirming a low-grade strain to Dangerfield's hamstring.

The Cats say that big man Rhys Stanley is in a similar boat to Dangerfield, after suffering a low-grade calf strain.

"This is positive news for Patrick and Rhys and they both have their sights firmly set on round one,” Geelong’s football manager Simon Lloyd said.

“Both Patrick and Rhys will undertake individualised programs over the next 10 days with our medical and fitness staff as they work towards full fitness for the beginning of the season.”