IF PAUL Chapman is suspended for his high bump on Port Adelaide's Robbie Gray, and misses  Friday's night's Geelong-Hawthorn preliminary final blockbuster, Cats fans can rest assured they have able replacements.

 

The Cats have a number of options to turn to if Chapman finds himself on the wrong side of the Match Review Panel's judgment, as shown in the club's 82-point VFL win over Williamstown at North Port Oval on Saturday afternoon.

 

AFL.com.au was there to run its eye over the Cats who may be called upon to fill Chapman's spot.

 

Kicked four goals in a tremendous first-half performance. The young burly forward is probably the best kick at the club and he did not waste his chances in front of goal. Spent most of the last half on the bench, perhaps to keep him fresh for next week. Chris Scott flirted with the idea of bringing him in to debut against the Power, "Personally, I wouldn't have issues bringing in a debutant for a big game," Scott said last week. "It would be bold, but I kind of like that." Could it be this week against the Hawks?

 

Clean disposal off half-back is his forte and it did not let him down against the Seagulls. Played four games in the seniors this season, and impressed at AFL level, until a cheekbone injury halfway through the year slowed him down. The 19-year-old oozed class and more than held his own in aerial contests once moved to the wing in the second half.

 

Injured his left shoulder in the opening term, but did not let it affect him. The J.J. Liston trophy winner has shown all year that he is a likely type around the big sticks. Excelled running offensively, highlighted by a goal to bust the game open in the second term. A similar but younger version of Chapman, Schroder has not put a foot wrong all season.

 

Gave his all around stoppages and, as usual, fed the ball out to teammates in space. Not fazed by pressure, Horlin-Smith served it up to the Sydney Swans' Josh Kennedy in round four this season and earned a NAB AFL Rising Star nomination for his troubles. Continually worked to different contests, putting himself in the right spot to find the footy. More of a midfield or potential substitute option for the Cats.

 

Linked up well through the corridor and managed to get on the scoreboard in the third term. His forward 50 pressure is one of his key traits and it's something the Cats have been desperately lacking the past couple of weeks. Worked well in to space across half-forward and on the wing. Smedts' final-term goal, scooting through the top of the 50, capped a solid day for the talented Cat.

 

Named as an emergency for Friday night's clash against the Power, Stringer attacked the ball with real conviction on Saturday. Set the tone for his teammates, by winning plenty of the ball in tight and regularly firing out handballs to teammates. The Cats rate him highly and, if called upon, could add significantly to the team's midfield depth.

 

Murdoch's electric pace is his most noteworthy feature and it was telling against Williamstown. Booted three goals, two of them after working hard through the corridor. Often burst into the clear and drove the ball deep in to the forward line. Kicked three goals, including the sealer, when the Cats beat the Hawks in round 15. However, he was involved in a heavy third-quarter clash, in which he hurt his right knee, and the Cats decided to play it cautiously meaning he did not return to the field of play.

 

Did not play in the VFL on Saturday after being ruled out of the AFL side with an ankle complaint. Was seen in a moon boot after last week's game, but his injury does not seem all that serious. Will face a fitness test this week.

 

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