Team Selection: AFLW – Round 5

TAYLA Harris has been named in Carlton’s new-look side this weekend, after the Blues made drastic team changes following their devastating loss to the Dogs last week. Harris will be expected to return to her impressive form after being sidelined in round four due to suspension. Carlton are clearly hungry for a win against Adelaide with five bold changes to their team line up, including the addition of experienced defender, Danielle Hardiman and exciting forward, Lauren Brazzale. These players should add the tenacity that Carlton will be needing this weekend, as they look to get their season back on track.

Former Waratah Warrior, Abbey Holmes will not be taking the field for Adelaide this Saturday against the desperate Blues, following her disappointing performance in round four. Georgia Bevan is a surprise out of the Adelaide side, after stringing together a couple of consistent performances in recent weeks. However, the Crows regain defender, Dayna Cox for the match at Norwood Oval.

A series of changes to Melbourne’s round five side should give Demons fans lots to look forward to, after a disappointing loss to Collingwood last week. This comes in the form of two young guns in former Bendigo Pioneer, Eden Zanker and former state netballer, Claudia Whitfort. Unfortunately, the Demons will be without star defender, Meg Downie who is riddled with injury. Their opposition, Brisbane have only made one change for the week sitting comfortably at second on the ladder.

Fremantle and GWS have each made two changes to their side in preparation for their clash this Saturday. Swan Districts recruit, Tayla McAuliffe will make her debut for the Dockers, and will start at centre half-back. She is likely to be used in the ruck as well, alongside teammate, Alicia Janz. Therefore, McAuliffe will have the tough job of battling against GWS’ Erin Mckinnon, who has impressed on multiple occasions this season.

While the teams will not be finalised for Sunday’s match until Friday at 5:00pm, Collingwood and the Western Bulldogs have each included two players in its sides. One exciting in for Collingwood is Western Spurs recruit, Bree White. Her experience in the midfield should continue to bring stability and skill to Collingwood’s side, as they hope to continue from last week’s success. For the Bulldogs, Deanna Berry comes back into the side, hoping to help get her side over the line in Moe. 

Friday, March 2

Melbourne v Brisbane at Casey Fields, 7.05pm AEDT

MELBOURNE

B: H.Cordner 21, A.Teague 40, B.Jakobsson 7
HB: K.Paxman 4, K.Smith 13, A.Guest 17
C:                     E.O’Dea 5                   
HF: K.Hore 10, R.Cranston 30, C.Phillips 35
F: A.Newman 16, T.Cunningham 1, S.Scott 12
Foll: L.Pearce 15, D.Pearce 6, M.Hickey 18
I/C: L.Mithen 14, J.Grierson 19, B.Patterson 24, E.Zanker 29, C.Whitfort 20                       

Emerg: E.Humphries 3, M.Guerin 22             

In: L.Pearce, B.Patterson, E.Zanker, C.Whitfort
Out: M.Downie (injured), L.Duryea, E.Hoare, A.Mifsud

BRISBANE

B: B.Koenen 3, L.Kaslar 11, A.Clarke 21
HB: J.Stanton 17, T.Randall 16, K.Lutkins 13
C:                     E.Bates 1                     
HF: K.McCarthy 9, S.Webb 4, E.Zielke 8
F: J.Wuetschner 23, S.Campbell 20, K.Ashmore 10
Foll: S.Frederick-Traub 14, B.Gibson 25, A.Anderson 18
I/C: N.Hildebrand 22, I.Ayre 2, N.Exon 15, G.Collingwood 28, J.Zanchetta 7

Emerg: E.Pittman 29, M.Hunt 6                     

In: S.Campbell
Out: E.Pittman

Saturday, March 3

Fremantle v Greater Western Sydney at Fremantle Oval, 2.05 AWST

FREMANTLE

B: A.Williams 9, E.Antonio 12, E.Gooch 8
HB: L.Mascall 14, T.McAuliffe 25, D.Hooker 17
C:                     L.Filocamo 4               
HF: L.Webb 16, A.Lavell 7, K.Donnellan 15
F: J.de Melo 28, S.Barr 10, A.Atkins 37
Foll: A.Janz 30, G.O’Sullivan 22, H.Miller 19
I/C: B.Smith 18, E.McGuire 31, M.Caulfield 29, C.Davidson 33, S.Cain 20

Emerg: T.Haynes 6, G.Houghton 27               

In: T.McAuliffe, J.de Melo
Out: A.Sharp, J.White

GREATER WESTERN SYDNEY

B: A.Farrugia 18, T.Hetherington 9, E.Bennetts 22
HB: N.Barr 8, E.Swanson 17, P.Randall 21
C:                     A.Eva 2           
HF: J.Dal Pos 7, P.McWilliams 3, A.Schmidt 11
F: J.Barclay 34, C.Staunton 13, R.Beeson 6
Foll: E.McKinnon 23, C.Gum 26, B.Tully 16
I/C: E.Brush 10, P.Monahan 28, R.Tomkins 1, J.Hicks 5, M.Collier 14                      

Emerg: A.Saundry 4, M.Freckelton 20                       

In: R.Tomkins, M.Collier
Out: R.Forth, P.Smyth

Adelaide v Carlton at Norwood Oval, 6.40 ACDT

ADELAIDE

B: S.Thompson 14, A.Hatchard 33, J.Hewett 20
HB: A.Foley 3, C.Randall 26, D.Cox 31
C:                     E.Phillips 13                
HF: D.Varnhagen 9, S.Allan 39, J.McCormick 5
F: R.Wallace 15, S.Perkins 28, E.Jones 2
Foll: R.Metcalfe 11, C.Cramey 22, E.Marinoff 10
I/C: M.Rajcic 32, J.Sedunary 17, R.Lugg 45, J.Mules 23, S.Armitstead 16

Emerg: G.Bevan 4, T.Radan 6             

In: A.Hatchard, D.Cox, R.Lugg, S.Armitstead
Out: R.Killian, A.Holmes, J.Allan, G.Bevan

CARLTON

B: G.Pound 6, D.Hardiman 31, R.Hicks 24
HB: K.Loynes 2, A.Downie 30, K.Gillespie-Jones 5
C:                     S.Audley 26                
HF: N.Stevens 21, D.Vescio 3, K.Harrington 9
F: S.Hosking 10, T.Harris 22, B.Kennedy 23
Foll: B.Moody  16, T.Lucas-Rodd 18, S.Li 35
I/C: C.Webb 17, G.Gee 19, L.Arnell 13, L.Brazzale 12, M.Gay 8                    

Emerg: M.Keryk 4, J.Hosking 11                     

In: D.Hardiman, K.Loynes, T.Harris, G.Gee, L.Brazzale
Out: K.Shierlaw, J.Hosking (rested), N.Plane, M.Keryk, S.Last

Sunday, March 4

Collingwood v Western Bulldogs at Ted Summerton Recreation Reserve Moe, 2.35 AEDT

COLLINGWOOD

B: E.Grant 5, R.Schleicher 18, I.Ross 21
HB: C.Molloy 2, C.McIntosh 20, M.Kuys 9
C:                     C.Edwards 1               
HF: S.D’Arcy 4, J.Garner 43, S.Chiocci 17
F: M.Hutchins 25, M.Hope 23, C.Bernardi 6
Foll: E.King 60, J.Lambert 13, B.Bonnici 8
I/C: from: H.Whitford 28, S.Dargan  46, L.Tesoriero 7, J.Duffin 27, A.Barden 38, K.Stratton 41, B.White 33                    

In: K.Stratton, B.White
Out:

WESTERN BULLDOGS

B: H.Wildes 17, L.Birch 18, N.Callinan 10
HB: H.Scott 22, A.O’Connor 4, A.Gogos 36
C:                     E.Blackburn 2             
HF: B.Lochland 1, L.Spark 11, M.Conti 8
F: K.McLeod 6, B.Toogood 28, K.Rennie 24
Foll: T.Ernst 19, E.Kearney 5, K.Lamb 27
I/C: from: D.Berry 7, J.Bruton 35, B.Hunt 21, A.Utri 23, L.Bailey 13, N.Ferres 16, E.Mackie 25     

In: E.Mackie, D.Berry
Out:

 

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