Geelong ruckman Hamish McIntosh will miss three weeks after minor knee surgery. Picture: Michael Klein Source: Herald Sun
GEELONG recruit Hamish McIntosh has been dealt a blow in his return from a recurring knee injury.
McIntosh, 28, will sit out for up to three weeks after having surgery to remove fluid from the back of his knee.
Cats coach Chris Scott described the operation as only "minor" despite it being yet another setback for the ruckman cruelled in recent seasons by injury.
Hawthorn superstar Lance Franklin missed the Indigenous All-Star Game against Richmond with a similar injury last week.
"It's the same knee, different problem but it's very minor," Scott said.
"It was something the surgery can fix quite quickly the surgeon tells us."
The former North Melbourne ruckman was sidelined last year after copping a knock to the knee in Round 7.
He resumed training late in the season before opting to go under the knife to replace his posterior cruciate ligament.
McIntosh was restricted to just one game in 2011 battling achilles problems.
Geelong coach Chris Scott says the decision-making processes used at the Cats mean they have nothing to worry about, concerning the ACC investigation into drugs and organised crime in sport.
Scott remains hopeful McIntosh will be right for the Cats Round 1 blockbuster against Hawthorn.
"Obviously that's going to put a little bit of a dint in his preparation for the early rounds of the season," Scott said.
"(We're) still hopeful that he might be OK for Round 1 but it's not a certainty."
Scott said the Cats would be without playmakers James Kelly, Paul Chapman, Nathan Vardy and Dawson Simpson (back) for this weekend's NAB Cup opener against West Coast and Fremantle.
Trent West is set to shoulder the bulk of the load at the stoppages while exciting half-forward Travis Varcoe is expected to play.
Meanwhile, Brisbane utility Brent Staker will miss six weeks following minor surgery on his left knee.
Staker missed all of last year after undergoing a full reconstruction on his right knee following LARS surgery in 2011.
The 28-year-old will be restricted to light duties during his rehabilitation.
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