TAGGING Geelong superstar Patrick Dangerfield isn't in the Western Bulldogs' plans ahead of the sides' top-four clash on Saturday night, according to coach Luke Beveridge.

Dangerfield racked up a career-high 48 possessions in the Cats' win over North Melbourne last week, and Beveridge will back his imposing midfield group to continue its stellar form.

Marcus Bontempelli, Tom Liberatore, Lachie Hunter and Mitch Wallis headline the AFL's best contested-ball midfield – an area in which the Cats' dynamo excels.

However, Beveridge conceded he wouldn't hesitate to make a move if Dangerfield was at his destructive best again.

"When you look at the spread of contribution of our midfield we've established a formidable group that have had the upper hand most week and we'll be looking to do the same," Beveridge said.

"Patrick is an exceptional player and he'll be one of their mids we'll look to overcome with our method.

"If we need to make any adjustments throughout the course of the night we will.

"The plan is to not be in that position."