Geelong has selected a 24-player team for Saturday's AFLW practice match against Brisbane, the final hit-out of the pre-season as the Cats ramp up their preparations for the 2026 campaign. 

New co-captains Nina Morrison and Becky Webster will officially lead the Cats for the very first time, alongside other big names like Georgie Prespakis, Aishling Moloney and Amy McDonald, who will all play on Saturday afternoon. 

One of the more exciting stories will be the return of Chantel Emonson for her first official hit-out, after missing the entire 2025 AFLW season following the birth of her daughter, Luna. 

A number of new faces will pull on the blue and white Hoops for the first time, including experienced defender Nicola Stevens and draftee Evie Cowcher, while Irish recruit Emma Murray has been selected on a wing. 

As announced earlier on Friday, Georgie Rankin will be the only notable name missing after suffering an injury. Find out more here. 

Geelong will cap off a strong pre-season under new coach Mick Stinear, when they take on Brisbane in Saturday's practice match at Brighton Homes Arena. 

The match will be the Cats final warm-up match, before attention turns to a blockbuster season opener against North Melbourne at Marvel Stadium. 

Saturday's practice match will be live streamed on Geelong's official website from 2.00pm AEST, ahead of the game commencing at 2.15pm. 

Tickets and Memberships are now on sale for the 2026 AFLW season, make sure to secure your seat so you do not miss a minute of the action in what is shaping up to be an exciting campaign.