Harry Taylor ruled out with injury as Cats plan attack on Bulldogs

Geelong has suffered a big blow with centre half-back Harry Taylor being ruled out of the blockbuster against the Western Bulldogs at Etihad Stadium on Saturday night.

Taylor hurt his shoulder after some friendly fire with teammate Joel Corey in the loss to Collingwood at the MCG.

The Cats will welcome back pacey half-back David Wojcinski, who was a late withdrawal from the big clash against the Magpies with achilles tendon soreness.

Strong-marking forward James Podsiadly faces the axe after a quiet performance against Collingwood. 

He was shut out of the action by the close-checking Simon Prestigiacomo and managed just one goal.

Podsiadly has been in terrific form in games at Skilled Stadium, but has struggled in games at the MCG.