Ablett in, Dangerfield to miss AFL opener

Patrick Dangerfield has been ruled out of Geelong's opening-round AFL clash with Melbourne.

Gary Ablett will make his long-awaited return to Geelong, but superstar teammate Patrick Dangerfield has been ruled out for their round-one AFL clash with Melbourne.

Dangerfield, having injured his hamstring during the Cats' final trial match, will miss another week, while Nathan Jones has been cleared to play for Melbourne.

In other selection news, West Coast ruckman Nic Naitanui will make his much-anticipated injury comeback and Cyril Rioli will line up for Hawthorn against Collingwood.


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