Geelong AFLW captain Melissa Hickey was in Melbourne on Wednesday morning for the 2019 season launch ahead of the opening round this weekend and made her predications ahead of round one.

Who's a player to watch from your club?
"Can I give you 29 names? Just one? Denby Taylor. She probably has some of the silkiest skills I've ever seen in women's footy. She doesn't quite know yet how good she is. When that switches on for her, she's going to be unstoppable. She does it all. She's phenomenal."

An opponent you're most looking forward to playing?
"I love playing against Erin Phillips. I got to match up on her in season one in Darwin. You love to play against the best and she's amazing."

What's your favourite AFLW memory to date?
"It would have to be our (Melbourne's) first win, against Collingwood at Ikon Park (in 2017). It was a come-from-behind win, a tale of two halves. It was amazing."

Geelong or North Melbourne – which newbie will finish higher?
"Geelong – what a ridiculous question!"

What impact do you think the conference system will have?
"It's so interesting. As players, you just get on with what you have to do. You look at the draw to see who we have to play, and know that we have to finish top-two (in our conference). The exciting part will be at the end of the season and the way that will play out."