The 31-year old was subbed out of Geelong’s match against the Crows on the weekend with quad soreness, but has recovered strongly.
"It was a bit of a knock in a contest in the forward 50, and he was a little bit sore but he's pulled up fine," Cats assistant coach James Rahilly said.
"It was only really a precautionary measure to take him off. If it was round one we probably would have kept him playing.
"I can't see why he wouldn't play on the weekend.”
The availability of Chapman would make the Kangaroos’ task even tougher, following confirmation Joel Selwood, Steve Johnson and Tom Hawkins will also be likely starters after sitting out last week.
The two clubs participated in several competitive training sessions during the pre-season, and North’s experience at Simonds Stadium could prove invaluable.
"They (the Kangaroos) probably know the ground a bit better because they haven't played here for a year or so," Rahilly added.
"They were great hit-outs. We (the Cats) got a lot out of it and I'm sure they did as well.”
In good news for the Kangaroos, Brad Scott is likely to recall injured duo Leigh Adams and Nathan Grima for the clash if they can get through Wednesday’s skills session.
