The VFLW Cats have made eight changes to their side, as they head up the highway to take on the Casey Demons this Saturday.
Gabbi Featherston returns from injury to take on the Demons, while Olivia Stewart, Jamilla Cranny and Ella Firth all rejoin the starting line-up in round nine.
The Cats will roll out four debutants this weekend including Lillee Barendsen, Alex Trezise, Bridie Collings and Kate Martin who will all pull on the blue and white hoops for the first time.
Among the outs are Bella Smith and Caitlin Reid who are both unavailable, while the Cats will manage Bryde O'Rourke and Chantal Mason this week.
Lily Jordan, Zoe Cowan, Liv Cicolini and Ruby Dale will also miss the clash with Casey.
The VFLW Cats will face the Demons at Casey Fields, with the opening bounce at 2:30pm on Saturday.
All matches in the 2024 Smithy’s VFL and VFLW seasons will be live streamed free via the AFL website, AFL Live Official App and VFL App.
Round 9
Geelong v Casey Demons
2.30pm AEST, Saturday May 18, 2024
Casey Fields, Melbourne
In: Kate Martin, Lillee Barendsen, Alex Trezise, Bridie Collings, Olivia Stewart, Jamilla Cranny, Ella Firth, Gabbi Featherston
Out: Bella Smith (Unavailable), Caitlin Reid (Unavailable), Bryde O'Rourke (Managed), Chantal Mason (Managed), Lily Jordan (Medical), Zoe Cowan (Injured), Liv Cicolini (Injured), Ruby Dale (Omitted)
Debut: Kate Martin, Lillee Barendsen, Alex Trezise, Bridie Collings
Backs | M. Walton (29) | B. Aughton (62) | |
Half Backs | K. Martin (25) | J. Sunderland (52) | A. McKeegan (27) |
Centreline | B. Plummer (19) | G. Featherston (32) | H. Burchell (57) |
Half Forwards | C. de Groot (33) | B. Pratt (36) | Z. Larkins (51) |
Forwards | J. Cranny (60) | O. Stewart (34) | |
Followers | P. Dunlop (38) | A. McDonald (39) | P. Schaap (35) |
Interchange | A. Trezise (65) | S. Mahar (40) | E. Firth (56) |
B. Collings (54) | L. Barendsen (61) | ||
Emergencies | K. Gray (58) | G. Deller (64) | R. Dale (48) |
C. Lowrey (74) |