Debutant Cat Ben Jarvis in action against the Tigers. Picture: AFL Photos

GEELONG has pulled a very late change, losing Gary Rohan moments before the first bounce against Richmond.

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The Cats made the change just minutes before the start of their crucial Friday night encounter at Metricon Stadium.

Rohan will be replaced by debutant Ben Jarvis.

The second-year forward came into the side to take on the Tigers for his first AFL game, with the Cats presenting him with his jumper in the moments before running out for the clash.

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Rohan was in doubt for the game with a glute muscle issue. 

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