Geelong has made three changes for their blockbuster clash with Hawthorn at GMHBA Stadium on Thursday night. 

Experienced Cat, Kate Darby will make her return from injury, set to play her first game since the Round 1 game against North Melbourne. 

Bryde O'Rourke is also set to make her first appearance since Round 2, while Bella Smith returns after missing the last two games. 

Julia Crockett-Grills (hamstring) and Emma Kilpatrick (concussion) both come out of the side, while Gabbi Featherston (omitted) also makes way for the returning trio. 

It is set to be an thrilling night at the Cattery that will kickoff a blockbuster weekend for the club, with Geelong and Hawthorn to do battle from 7.15pm AEST on Thursday night at GMHBA Stadium. 

Geelong supporters are encouraged to attend the match and can get two for one tickets to the game, follow the link through the promo tile below to secure your seat through Ticketmaster. 

Fans who attend an AFLW match this Thursday or Friday will have the chance to win one of five double passes to the 2025 Toyota AFL Grand Final between Geelong and the Brisbane Lions on Saturday 27 September.

Entering the competition is simple – fans will automatically go in the draw when they scan their ticket upon entry to a selected AFLW match.