Geelong has named its women's team to play VU Western Spurs at the Anthony Costa Oval on Saturday.

The game is one of three matches taking place at Kardinia Park in an exciting day for the club.

The Cats welcome back ruck Erin Hoare for a clash that has big implications for both team’s finals aspirations.

VFL Women's: Round 12
Geelong Cats v VU Western Spurs
Saturday, August 12, Anthony Costa Oval, Kardinia Park, Geelong, 11.45am

CATS TEAM

Backs: Laura Taylor, Bec Goring (captain), Lara Williams

Half-backs: Elise Coventry, Anna Teague, Emily Ramsay

Centres: Renee Garing, Richelle Cranston, Hannah Burchell

Half-forwards: Danielle Higgins, Maddie Boyd, Hayley Trevean

Forwards: Michele Fedele, Kate Darby, Hannah Mangan

Followers: Erin Hoare, Cassie Blakeway, Lily Mithen

Interchange from: Madisen Maguire, Teresa Telford, Cassandra Hynes, Krista Woodroffe, Emma Delaney, Millie Klingbeil, Maighan Fogas