ROUND four sees many TAC Cup Girls stars come into line-ups for their first ever stint in the Victorian Football League (VFL) Women’s. The Western Bulldogs, Williamstown, Casey and Essendon are the teams without wins at the moment and would be keen to get on the board this weekend. 

MELBOURNE UNI  v. NT THUNDER

Round 4 – Saturday, May 26, 11:50AM
Avalon Airport Oval (Chirnside Park), Werribee

Melbourne Uni take on NT Thunder to kick off round four. Coming off the bye, Melbourne Uni have made no team changes with all players well rested after their round three bye. Calder Cannons’ jet Madison Prespakis has been named as the 23rd player and will no doubt be one to watch throughout the season.

On the other hand, Thunder have made seven changes to their side. They have called upon five debutants to take to the field including Sally Riley, Kylie Duggan, Jemma Iacono, Sophia Mauboy and Sue Nalder. Also pulling on the Thunder jumper for the second time this season will be Adelaide AFLW players, Sophie Armitstead and Marijana Rajcic. However, the Thunder do lose Palmerston Magpies talent, Janet Baird. Lucy Adam, Michelle Ellis, Tahlia Holtze, Rhiannon Metcalfe and Deni Varnhagen will all be rested while Eloise Jones is out with illness.

Melbourne Uni

B: 20. L. Belza, 29. K. Klatt, 11. P. Cordes
HB: 6. E. Keaney, 27. J. Anderson, 24. S. Wilson
C: 19. L.  Ahrens, 15. E.  Kearney, 44. A.  Runnalls
HF: 1. S. Abbatangelo, 9. K. Price, 45. M. McDonald
F: 13. R. Green, 28. A. Dalley, 2. H. Ibrahim
R: 41. K. Gillespie-Jones, 43. L. Munday, 7. A. Riddell
Int: 12. M. Cantwell, 25. S. De Bortoli, 32. I. Milford, 18. A. Tupper
Emg: 10. A. Price, 35. M. Shone, 36. L. Watkin, 16. T. Watson
23P: 46. M. Prespakis

NT Thunder

B: 16. S. Armitstead, 37. S. Allan, 19. J. Iacono
HB: 23. S. Mauboy, 20. J. Hewett, 13. L. Roberts
C: 10. S.  Barnett, 26. C.  Randall, 24. G.  Bevan
HF: 5. M. Roberts, 29. M. Rajcic, 17. E. Swanson
F: 8. S. Riley, 11. J. Hickey, 31. J. Sedunary
R: 25. J. Allan, 3. A. Foley, 28. R. Forth
Int: 12. J. Anderson, 43. K. Duggan, 44. M. Johnston, 4. S. Nalder
Emg: 18. T. Holtze
23P: 35. T. Thorn

In: M. Rajcic, J. Iacono, S. Riley, K. Duggan, S. Armitstead, S. Mauboy, S. Nalder
Out: M. Ellis, D. Varnhagen, R. Metcalfe, J. Baird, E. Jones, L. Adam

DAREBIN  v. CASEY DEMONS

Round 4 – Saturday, May 26, 12pm
Bill Lawry Oval, Northcote

Darebin also go into round four unchanged after its bye last weekend, however have named Eastern Ranges defender Lauren Szigeti as the Falcons’ 23rd player. Casey Demons have made a few changes after their narrow loss to the Saints in round three. Lorianne Lowerson, Sally Fyfield, and Dandenong Stingrays captain, Jordyn Allen have secured spots in the round four side while Lucy Rutter, Georgia McLean and Stingrays forward and AFLW Academy member, Brooke Struylaart will be awaiting their opportunity, named as emergencies. The Demons have named star defender, Katherine Smith out alongside fellow Melbourne teammates, Jasmine Grierson and Aliesha Newman.

Darebin

B: 32. G. Colvin, 14. M. McDonald, 35. L. Skipper
HB: 2. N. Callinan, 27. S. Hogan, 15. A. Lister
C: 26. T.  Olcorn, 9. M.  Eastman, 4. K.  Paxman
HF: 31. E. Gardner, 43. H. Mouncey, 11. K. Tyndall
F: 29. S. Normington – Dickens, 22. G. Hammond, 17. S. Simpson
R: 40. L. Pearce, 8. N. Exon, 20. M. Guerin
Int: 37. J. Bertoni, 44. S. Fairchild, 1. E. Honybun, 7. L. Mithen
Emg: 49. R. Hibbert, 48. L. Jacobs, 28. A. Morrow
23P: 46. L. Szigeti

Casey Demons

B: 21. H. Cordner, 27. A. Harrison, 16. C. Sheriff
HB: 38. J. Allen, 11. L. Duryea, 34. D. Guttridge
C: 4. C.  Emonson, 8. M.  Tatham, 25. M.  Shevlin
HF: 1. R. Guglielmino, 29. E. Zanker , 6. A. McDonough
F: 22. K. Guttridge, 18. K. Bentvelzen , 15. S. Phillips
R: 14. T. Orgill, 10. K. Hore, 5. S. Poke
Int: 44. N. Fullwood, 48. S. Fyfield, 9. A. Johnson, 37. L. Lowerson
Emg: 30. A. Marshall, 12. G. McLean, 33. L. Rutter, 49. B. Struylaart
23P: 3. R. Clayton

In: L. Lowerson, S. Fyfield, J. Allen, L. Rutter, G. McLean, B. Struylaart
Out: A. Newman, K. Smith, J. Grierson

WESTERN BULLDOGS v. COLLINGWOOD

Round 4 – Saturday, May 26, 2:00pm
Victoria University Whitten Oval, Footscray

The Western Bulldogs, who are also coming off last weeks bye, have followed suit with Darebin and Melbourne Uni, naming an unchanged side. Their opposition will be looking for their third win of the season after last week’s pumping against Richmond. Collingwood AFLW defender, Sarah D’Arcy will be a big out for the Magpies, however the addition of Collingwood’s AFLW vice-captain, Brittany Bonnici should bring experience back to the side. Collingwood also look to bring in Bianca Jones, Grace Knox, Ally Bild, as well as Oakleigh Chargers’ pair Hannah McLaren and Daisy Bateman in place of Paris Davey and AFLW players, Ruby Schleicher and Sarah Dargan.

Western Bulldogs

B: 18. E. Birch, 30. A. Tessari, 9. T. Dinuccio
HB: 15. R. Ashley, 13. L. Bailey, 38. C. O’Brien
C: 25. R.  Gastin, 21. B.  Hunt, 34. E.  Mackay
HF: 31. A. Gunn, 12. J. Francke, 10. S. Jolly
F: 1. B. Lochland, 47. N. McMahon, 41. A. Scott
R: 24. K. Rennie, 33. B. White, 16. N. Ferres
Int: 49. L. Butler, 5. R. Martinuzzo, 42. N. Paul, 48. A. Rooth
Emg: 14. E. Gamble, 46. T. Moss, 37. L. Murphy
23P: 27. E. Muller

Collingwood

B: 22. S. Casey, 47. J. Edwards, 52. N. Hales
HB: 93. V. Laloifi, 72. K. Lee, 61. A. Malander
C: 49. S.  Alexander, 50. G.  Buchan, 13. J.  Lambert
HF: 73. G. Biedenweg-Webster, 8. B. Bonnici, 54. H. Grubb
F: 57. G. Knox, 77. C. Leighton, 51. G. Ploegsma
R: 11. E. Hynes, 63. P. Nash, 28. H. Whitford
Int: 65. E. Browning, 81. B. Jones, 99. S. Marsh, 67. H. McLaren
Emg: 48. A. Bild , 88. M. Brown, 53. R. Grant, 92. S. King
23P: 66. D. Bateman

In: B. Jones, B. Bonnici, G. Knox, D. Bateman, A. Bild , H. McLaren
Out: P. Davey, S. Dargan, S. D’Arcy, R. Schleicher

GEELONG CATS v. CARLTON

Round 4 – Saturday, May 26, 4:30pm
GMHBA Stadium, Geelong

After last weeks big win against Williamstown, the Cats have made a number of changes to their list, bringing in Madison Maguire, Hannah Mangan and Cassie Blakeway. GWV Rebels defender, Georgia Clarke has been named as 23rd player, replacing Bianca Cheever. Lara Williams, Emily Ramsay and Maddison Janssen have also been named out for round four.

Carlton have made six bold changes to their line-up. The biggest of them all is perhaps Gippsland Power co-captain, Tyla Hanks making her debut for the side. She has been part of the AFLW Academy and will hopefully bring the Blues the class they missed against Hawthorn last week. Also coming in is newly appointed vice-captain, Katelyn Cox and AFLW players, Sarah Hosking, Kerryn Harrington and Lauren Brazzale. Jorja Borg has also been recalled to the side as 23rd player.

Geelong Cats

B: 26. R. Pearce, 44. R. Goring, 35. K. Woodroffe
HB: 34. A. McDonald, 25. E. Coventry, 10. L. Taylor
C: 4. C.  Blakeway, 12. R.  Garing, 3. H.  Burchell
HF: 23. I. Currenti, 2. D. Orr, 21. E. Oliver
F: 36. E. Dhamarrandji, 8. K. Darby, 32. A. Habib
R: 24. M. McMahon, 30. R. Cranston, 7. M. Clifford
Int: 28. M. Fedele, 13. M. Fogas, 18. M. Maguire, 17. H. Mangan
Emg: 37. T. Andree-Jansz, 20. L. Brancatisano, 11. M. Klingbeil
23P: 41. G. Clarke

In: M. Klingbeil , M. Maguire, G. Clarke, T. Andree-Jansz, H. Mangan, C. Blakeway, L. Brancatisano
Out: E. Ramsay,  M. Janssen,  B. Cheever,  L. Williams

Carlton

B: 40. K. Harvey, 9. K. Harrington, 24. R. Hicks
HB: 2. M. Keryk, 5. L. Brazzale, 90. B. Walker
C: 55. C.  Dalton, 27. K.  Cox, 45. R.  King
HF: 20. C. Bromage, 36. C. Moody, 37. B. Schultz
F: 41. K. Cunico, 3. D. Vescio, 15. I. Gietzmann
R: 16. B. Moody, 10. S. Hosking, 38. L. Arnell
Int: 82. N. Burns, 30. T. Hanks, 42. C. Hardeman, 11. J. Hosking
Emg: 35. S. Li, 17. T. Lucas-Rodd, 32. N. Plane, 31. K. Shierlaw
23P: 50. J. Borg

In: S. Hosking, T. Hanks, L. Brazzale, K. Cox, K. Harrington, J. Borg
Out: C. Williams, S. Last

SOUTHERN SAINTS v. ESSENDON

Round 4 – Sunday, May 27, 11:30am
Trevor Barker Beach Oval, Sandringham

The Saints and Essendon will take to Trevor Barker Beach Oval this Sunday, and both teams have named a few changes. After their clutch win to the Demons last week, the Saints have named two outs including Sophie Bolding and Jennifer Vissenjoux. Sandringham Dragons duo, Eleanor Brown and captain, Jemma Owen have been named to fill their shoes at their home ground, and will be joined by Eastern Ranges midfielder, Gabriella De Angelis in the line-up. Dandenong Stingrays defender, Shelley Heath has been named as an emergency. 

Essendon’s ins include an exciting TAC Cup Girls product in Oakleigh Chargers ruck, Bridie Winbanks. Winbanks has been named as the 23rd player and would be hopeful of a debut at Sandringham. However, there is a massive out in the side with key forward, Danielle Ponter taking to the sidelines.

Southern Saints

B: 11. T. Annear, 14. I. Quintal, 26. A. Ryan
HB: 34. S. Casey, 38. S. Karlson, 17. L. Olsen
C: 40. M.  Maitland, 2. A.  Brown, 31. G.  Walker
HF: 12. J. Hull, 15. T. Bohanna, 21. D. Lawrence
F: 27. K. Macqueen, 13. C. Munn, 33. J. Owen
R: 28. R. Watt, 8. A. Drennan, 32. S. Johnson
Int: 35. G. De Angelis, 24. K. Ripari, 22. D. Smith, 7. M. Supple
Emg: 49. A. Allsopp, 43. S. Heath, 9. S. Long, 16. K. Thompson
23P: 39. E. Brown

In: E. Brown, J. Owen, G. De Angelis, K. Thompson, S. Heath, S. Long
Out: S. Bolding,  J. Vissenjoux

Essendon

B: 14. J. Barker, 16. L. Morecroft, 15. L. Caruso
HB: 27. A. Morcom, 7. K. Hicks, 25. R. Neaves
C: 44. M.  Collier, 8. H.  Bullas, 46. C.  Ugle
HF: 18. K. Heil, 47. A. Ward, 6. A. Quigley
F: 4. N. Hardy, 12. B. Kearney, 35. V. Moreau
R: 30. S. Nalder, 9. L. Williams, 20. J. Anwyl
Int: 22. N. MacDonald, 26. A. Madden, 37. I. Malliaras, 1. J. Trend
Emg: 49. E. Bult, 40. G. Golds, 21. K. McFadyen, 28. C. Portlock
23P: 19. B. Winbanks

In: G. Golds, E. Bult, C. Portlock, K. McFadyen, B. Winbanks
Out: D. Ponter

WILLIAMSTOWN v. RICHMOND

Round 4 – Sunday, May 27, 2pm
Williamstown Football Ground, Williamstown

After three winless rounds, Williamstown will be hungry for the win this week and they have brought in some fresh talent to take on the Tigers. Maddison James, Jessica Kile, Kaitlin Smith and Sharni Dixon will miss out this week, leaving room for Georgia Harris, Stacey Cross and Rebecca Dardengo. On the AFLW side of things, we’ll see new North Melbourne duo, Jenna Bruton and Jasmine Garner return to the line-up. The side also has no shortage of TAC Cup Girls talent with Bendigo Pioneers captain, Megan Williamson and GWS forward, Sophie Van De Heuvel making their debut for the Seagulls.

Richmond have made four changes in the lead up to their contest against Williamstown. Ruck, Jenna Colwell and Bethany Lynch have been named out while Courtney Wakefield, Grace Bibby and Collingwood AFLW talent, Amelia Barden will pull on the yellow and black guernsey. 

Williamstown

B: 19. E. Meade, 10. B. Hateley, 34. J. Reid
HB: 3. S. Murphy-Burke, 1. R. Dardengo, 32. B. Stevens
C: 17. S.  Chapman, 13. N.  Wallace, 2. J.  Duffin
HF: 16. A. Cameron, 8. C. Portelli, 6. S. Cross
F: 25. J. Garner, 12. G. Harris, 22. M. Lowe
R: 9. R. Achampong, 44. I. Porter, 4. E. Paterno
Int: 35. J. Bruton, 26. J. Heard, 20. S. Seabrook, 33. S. Van De Heuvel
Emg: 15. J. Malouf, 30. A. Melnikas, 24. A. Saxton, 27. L. Suleiman
23P: 36. M. Williamson

In: A. Melnikas, G. Harris, M. Williamson, J. Bruton, S. Cross, J. Garner, S. Van De Heuvel, R. Dardengo
Out: M. James,  J. Kile,  K. Smith,  S. Dixon

Richmond

B: 84. L. Bieniara, 77. J. Hocking, 69. E. Burry
HB: 73. L. Davie, 63. J. Graham, 70. E. Findlay
C: 60. K.  Dempsey, 76. E.  Ross, 55. C.  Wakefield
HF: 53. K. Dixon, 64. E. Gunn, 56. E. Hogan
F: 66. A. Barden, 79. L. Tesoriero, 86. N. Clarke
R: 88. P. Monahan, 83. J. Gardner, 52. J. Kennedy
Int: 82. G. Bibby, 80. J. Louttit, 62. T. Muller, 59. A. Woodward
Emg: 74. G. Fisher, 81. E. George, 57. E. King, 78. V. Tonin
23P: 89. G. Deller

In: C. Wakefield , G. Fisher, E. King, E. George, A. Barden, N. Clarke, G. Bibby, G. Deller
Out: J. Colwell, L. Stephenson, C. Musico, B. Lynch

BYE – HAWTHORN