Geelong will welcome back a couple of its AFLW-listed players as it prepares to take on Collingwood in the VFLW on Saturday.
Ruck Liv Fuller returns to the line-up for her second game this season, while Abbey McDonald is back after missing last week's win over North Melbourne due to injury.
Jane McMeel also returns to the side for the clash at Deakin University.
Molly Walton (managed), Kalani Scoullar and Eliza Wilson-Macdonald are the three outs.
The Cats and Magpies have had a famous rivalry in recent seasons, with the two sides playing some thrillers in 2021 and eventually qualifying for the grand final that season, although it was never played due to Covid restrictions at the time.
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Geelong will be striving for its sixth win in a row, while the impressive Magpies' team sits fourth with a 4-2 record for the season.
First bounce is at 10.30am at Deakin University Elite Sports Precinct on Saturday. For those unable to attend, all 2023 VFLW matches will be streamed live and free through the official AFL/AFLW Apps and website.
VFLW Round 7 Team
In: Abbey McDonald, Liv Fuller, Jane McMeel
Out: Kalani Scoullar (omitted), Eliza Wilson-Macdonald (omitted), Molly Walton (managed)
| Backs | 43. Analea McKee | 37. Chloe Leonard | |
| Half Backs | 28. Bree Beckley | 10. Georgie Rankin | 39. Abbey McDonald |
| Centreline | 48. Ella Firth | 51. Charlotte Simpson | 33. Emil Ramsay |
| Half Forwards | 53. Liv Cicolini | 40. Cheryl de Groot | 12. Renee Garing |
| Forwards | 30. Sachi DeGiacomi | 44. Melissa Bragg | |
| Followers | 13. Liv Fuller | 27. Danielle Stewart | 31. Ingrid Houtsma |
| Interchange | 49. Emily Worpel | 42. Abby Favell | 38. Jane McMeel |
| 47. Sophie O'Dea | 36. Breanna Pratt | ||
| Emergencies | 66. Mia Fuller | 34. Liv Stewart | 54. Ruby Bowers |
| 57. Eliza Wilson-Macdonald |
