Abbey McDonald in action against Western Bulldogs in VFLW Round 5. Photo: Arj Giese

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   Â