The Bulldogs have regained midfielder Adam Treloar and key forward Aaron Naughton for Saturday night's blockbuster against Geelong at GMHBA Stadium. 

With Naughton sidelined last weekend due to concussion, Jamarra Ugle-Hagan thrived inside 50, producing one of his best performances at AFL level yet. 

Coach Luke Beveridge said team balance in attack has been a focus this week with Naughton returning to partner Ugle-Hagan, alongside tall utility Sam Darcy and Cody Weightman, who plays tall despite standing only 179cm. 

"It is a good problem to have. We've been discussing some things that tied us up in knots in the past. We feel like we'll be able to coordinate and work together in our forward line," he told media on Friday morning.

"It is always a challenge against the Cats because they defend really well, have some experience down there, they play the drop off game and get good density in their back half. Some of it will be tied to our ball use and the chances we give our forwards and the work ethic that underpins it. It is a great challenge for us.

"Striking a balance with where the numbers are is an element of coaching. It is a significant part of what we do. We will work together on that tomorrow."

The Dogs are sitting one game outside the top eight after 18 rounds and can return for the first time since round six if they upset Chris Scott's side at the Cattery. 

After starting 2024 3-5, the Dogs have rallied by winning three of their past four and six of their past nine to be back in finals contention midway through winter. 

"We go down the highway, we are at scratch again, we need to be inspired by some of the stuff that happened last week and what we're capable of and be challenged by what we're capable of, rather than be daunted by it," he said.

"It is a really good opportunity to take on the Cats. We are looking forward to that challenge."