The Western Bulldogs could have a selection dilemma – of the good kind – for Friday night’s huge clash against the Geelong Cats at Metricon Stadium.

Key defender Zaine Cordy (pectoral) and experienced utility Matt Suckling (hamstring) could be available, adding further depth for Luke Beveridge’s men after getting through injury-free in an impressive 28-point win against Melbourne.

Both Cordy and Suckling will need to get through training this week to press their cases for recall.

“Zaine has recovered well from his pectoral injury,” medical services manager, Chris Bell, said.

“He still has to tick our final strength measures, but he’s on track to fully train towards the back-end of the week. At this stage, we expect him to come up and be available for this weekend’s game.

“Matt completed a game-like rehab session on the weekend.

“This was his final session in his return from a hamstring injury. He’ll come back into full training this week, and if he gets through as we expect, will put his hand up for selection.”

In some more good news, Taylor Duryea is expected to return through this week’s scratch match.

The 29-year-old has yet to play any football this year, due to off-season surgery followed by a nagging quad injury.

“Taylor has shown great determination and mental resilience,” Bell said.

“He’s built some continuity in his training and ticked all of our boxes. I’m glad to see Taylor’s in line to return to availability through the match simulation game this weekend.”

However, two young guns have suffered minor injury setbacks.

Both Rhylee West and Callum Porter will be sidelined due to groin injuries, for the next two-to-three weeks.

Injury list

Taylor Duryea (quad) – available
Matt Suckling (hamstring) – available
Zaine Cordy (pectoral) – test
Lin Jong (ankle) – 2-3 weeks
Callum Porter (groin) – 2-3 weeks
Rhylee West (groin) – 2-3 weeks