{"id":116061,"date":"2022-09-08T19:08:16","date_gmt":"2022-09-08T09:08:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/?p=116061"},"modified":"2022-09-09T15:33:57","modified_gmt":"2022-09-09T05:33:57","slug":"preview-aflw-round-3-undefeated-sides-to-clash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/2022\/09\/08\/preview-aflw-round-3-undefeated-sides-to-clash\/","title":{"rendered":"Preview | AFLW &#8211; Round 3: Undefeated sides to clash"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A COUPLE of massive clashes between undefeated sides, and must-win games for others provide a huge Round 3 of AFL Women&#8217;s this weekend. Kicking off with a big Friday night clash between Western Bulldogs and Fremantle, we take a look at the nine games and some of the key talking points ahead of the round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<div class=\"t7_match_result match-result-comparison rmc-block is-match-preview\">\n<div class='match-result_legend'><ul><li>Team<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class='match-result_team'><ul><li class='column-head'><h5 class='heading title h5'>Western Bulldogs<\/h5><img src='https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/bulldogs-150x150.jpg' \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class='match-result_team'><ul><li class='column-head'><h5 class='heading title h5'>Fremantle<\/h5><img src='https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/fremantle-150x150.png' \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p>By: Peter Williams<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-form\"><strong>FORM<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Both the Western Bulldogs and Fremantle come into Round 3 off differing forms with the Western Bulldogs able to pull away in their first two games to collect all eight points, while the Dockers suffered back-to-back defeats at the hands of Brisbane and Geelong. In a game that will be decided around the ball, the Bulldogs are running hot in terms of their ability to win it both inside and outside the contest, while the Dockers have struggled in those areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>WHERE IT&#8217;S WON <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Western Bulldogs ranked fourth in both contested and uncontested possessions, while ranks last in both categories, as well as last in total disposals. Once winning the ball, the Bulldogs give their forwards plenty of opportunities, recording the third highest inside 50 differential, compared to Fremantle whose 37 inside 50s are the second least in the competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>TEAM NEWS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fremantle has its reasons for struggling, with <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"29825\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/gabby-osullivan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gabby O&#8217;Sullivan<\/a> (hamstring) joining <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"29805\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/kara-antonio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kara Antonio<\/a>, <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"29793\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/ebony-antonio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ebony Antonio<\/a> and the departed <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"29817\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/gemma-houghton\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gemma Houghton<\/a> as missing from the club&#8217;s front five. The Dogs have also been without <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"29902\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/bonnie-toogood\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bonnie Toogood<\/a> and <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"29897\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/brooke-lochland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brooke Lochland<\/a> for Season 7, and made do with the inclusion of <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"31031\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/gabrielle-newton\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gabby Newton<\/a> (long-term injury) and role re-purposing of <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"43064\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/celine-moody\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Celine Moody<\/a> (ruck-turned-forward) to prove effective targets inside 50. Of course the Dogs will be minus youngster <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"31030\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/britney-gutknecht\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Britney Gutknecht<\/a> after she fractured her leg last week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>KEY PLAYERS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Given the form of skipper <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"29885\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/ellie-blackburn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ellie Blackburn<\/a> &#8211; who overcame a facial injury early in last week&#8217;s clash &#8211; and the run of <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"31085\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/isabelle-pritchard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Isabelle Pritchard<\/a> and first-year player <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"76245\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/rylie-wilcox\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rylie Wilcox<\/a>, the Dogs should get on top at the contest, especially at home at Ikon Park. It is a big week for Dockers leaders <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"29797\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/kiara-bowers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kiara Bowers<\/a> and <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"29824\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/hayley-miller\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hayley Miller<\/a> who both had interrupted preseasons, but are working into their seasons, while <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"63328\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/aine-tighe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aine Tighe<\/a> and <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"54233\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/sarah-verrier\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sarah Verrier<\/a> have been shining lights thus far.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>PREDICTION<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fremantle coach <strong><em>Trent Cooper<\/em><\/strong> believes the side needs to find its confidence in order to get the job done. Travelling to Ikon Park could galvanise a group that has the ability to succeed, but is yet to click given the omissions prior to and during Season 7. It will be a tough ask against an in-form Doggies outfit, with O&#8217;Sullivan a key out which means the home side should pick up a solid win.<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<div class=\"t7_match_result match-result-comparison rmc-block is-match-preview\">\n<div class='match-result_legend'><ul><li>Team<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class='match-result_team'><ul><li class='column-head'><h5 class='heading title h5'>Adelaide<\/h5><img src='https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Adelaide_Crows_logo_2010.svg_-150x150.png' \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class='match-result_team'><ul><li class='column-head'><h5 class='heading title h5'>North Melbourne<\/h5><img src='https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/north-150x150.png' \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p>By: Alyce Collett<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-form-1\"><strong>FORM<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Both of these teams currently sit at one and one, but both teams could have just as easily been undefeated.  Both teams have lost to the Dees (Adelaide in Round 1 and North Melbourne last weekend) but both had their chances to defeat the Dees.  In their other respective matches, North Melbourne comfortably defeated Gold Coast, while Adelaide had to come from behind to come over the top of Richmond. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>WHERE IT&#8217;S WON <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With the talent both sides have in their midfield, the game is realistically won there. Realistically, whoever can get first use of the ball in the middle makes life just that little bit easier. Since the teams are pretty even across the board, but the midfielders and at the coalface will be crucial. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>TEAM NEWS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Both teams have been pretty consistent across the two rounds, with not too many injuries to report from either camp. The only member of Adelaide&#8217;s injury list <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"42901\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/ailish-considine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ailish Considine<\/a> is still a few weeks off returning, while for North Melbourne both <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"43073\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/sophie-abbatangelo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sophie Abbatangelo<\/a> and <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"64901\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/alice-oloughlin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alice O&#8217;Loughlin<\/a> are a chance to return from injury this week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>KEY PLAYERS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As previously mentioned, the midfield will be where this game is won. With the likes of <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"29661\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/anne-hatchard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Anne Hatchard<\/a> and <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"29667\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/ebony-marinoff\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ebony Marinoff<\/a> coming up against <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"43070\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/ash-riddell\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ash Riddell<\/a> and <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"29887\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/jenna-bruton\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jenna Bruton<\/a>, this is sure to be an entertaining battle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>PREDICTION<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With two of the top sides battling each other, it is going to be an entertaining battle no matter what. Adelaide do have the wood over the Kangaroos in recent times in Adelaide and the match is being played in Adelaide, but the Crows are not the side that they once were. In saying that, the Crows should realistically be too strong and get over the line, but the Roos could easily pinch an upset here. <\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<div class=\"t7_match_result match-result-comparison rmc-block is-match-preview\">\n<div class='match-result_legend'><ul><li>Team<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class='match-result_team'><ul><li class='column-head'><h5 class='heading title h5'>Sydney<\/h5><img src='https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Sydney-150x150.png' \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class='match-result_team'><ul><li class='column-head'><h5 class='heading title h5'>GWS GIANTS<\/h5><img src='https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/gws-150x150.png' \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p>By: Alyce Collett<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-form-2\"><strong>FORM<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Both teams currently sit winless, but have both had their chances to register their first win of the season. They were impressive at times in Round 1 against St Kilda and the Bulldogs respectively, but had poorer performances last week against Collingwood and Brisbane respectively.  Both teams will be very keen to get their first win this weekend, especially because it would come at the expense of the crosstown rival, and both sides would have this match pencilled in as a chance for a win. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>WHERE IT&#8217;S WON <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These two sides are the bottom two in the league for inside 50s, so this match may be a low scoring affair as a consequence and both sides will have to boost that figure if they want to get the win. One area that Sydney will need to boost to get the win this week is their disposal efficiency. The Swans were the team that saw the biggest drop across the league in disposal efficiency between Rounds 1 and 2 (24.8 per cent), while GWS were 6.3 per cent more efficient with the ball in the same time period. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>TEAM NEWS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>GWS will have to make a number of changes this week, with <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"34659\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/chloe-dalton\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chloe Dalton<\/a>, <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"29939\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/tait-mackrill\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tait Mackrill<\/a> and <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"29853\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/pepa-randall\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pepa Randall<\/a> all ruled out this week for the season with injury.  Meanwhile for the Swans <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"29841\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/maddy-collier\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maddy Collier<\/a> and <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"81906\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/ruby-sargent-wilson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ruby Sargent-Wilson<\/a> are both a chance to return from injury this weekend. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>KEY PLAYERS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Both teams have forwards that will have a lot of sway as to how the game goes for their respective sides. For GWS, at times they are still relying too much on <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"29854\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/cora-staunton\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cora Staunton<\/a> to kick all their goals, so the Giants have to ensure the Swans do not keep her too quiet. Meanwhile for the Swans <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"63353\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/rebecca-privitelli\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rebecca Privitelli<\/a> and <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"29874\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/aliesha-newman\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aliesha Newman<\/a> are both very dangerous forwards in completely different ways. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>PREDICTION<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This clash is going to be an entertaining one no matter what, as all crosstown Derbies always are, especially the inaugural one. However the Giants are far, far more experienced at this level compared to the Swans, and that experience should hold them in good stead and lead them to victory. <\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<div class=\"t7_match_result match-result-comparison rmc-block is-match-preview\">\n<div class='match-result_legend'><ul><li>Team<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class='match-result_team'><ul><li class='column-head'><h5 class='heading title h5'>Geelong VFL<\/h5><img src='https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/geelong-150x150.jpg' \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class='match-result_team'><ul><li class='column-head'><h5 class='heading title h5'>Collingwood VFL<\/h5><img src='https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/collingwood-150x150.png' \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p>By: Peter Williams<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-form-3\"><strong>FORM<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the first of two clashes between undefeated sides, much-improved Geelong hosts Collingwood down at GMHBA Stadium. The Cats enter the Round 3 match off the back of a fantastic win out West over the Dockers, following a dour struggle against the Tigers in Round 1. Collingwood ticked off its first two wins over the new-look Carlton and expansion side Sydney, though the road trip to the Cattery is predicted to be a step up in difficulty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>WHERE IT&#8217;S WON <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The team that can get its running game going will have he upper hand, with both sides coincidentally recording plus-60 differentials in uncontested possessions from the first two rounds. The Magpies are big ball winners and rank second for inside 50 differentials, though only convert a disappointing 8.4 per cent of their inside 50s into scores, ranked ninth. By comparison, Geelong converts 41.2 per cent of their inside 50s, but considering Collingwood&#8217;s strong defence, the Cats will be looking for more forward half entries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>TEAM NEWS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite having a niggling ankle injury, Pies star <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"29780\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/jaimee-lambert\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jaimee Lambert<\/a> will lineup for the visitors, with the Magpies otherwise having a clean bill of health from their Round 2 win over Sydney. Geelong also escaped the win over Fremantle without any major injury concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>KEY PLAYERS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Geelong midfielder <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"50256\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/amy-mcdonald\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amy McDonald<\/a> racked up a massive 29 disposals and five clearances against the Dockers, with Fremantle opting not to tag her, which is a consideration the Pies might look at for the Round 3 clash. She has some highly-damaging players around her in <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"30817\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/georgie-prespakis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Georgie Prespakis<\/a> and <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"30932\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/nina-morrison\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nina Morrison<\/a> who are both in good form. For the Magpies, their list is so well-balanced that defender-turned-midfielder <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"29787\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/ruby-schleicher\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ruby Schleicher<\/a> has gone to another level in Season 7 and a player that the Cats need to limit with her intercepting and power through the contest, while <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"42889\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/jordan-membrey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jordan Membrey<\/a> and <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"29783\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/chloe-molloy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chloe Molloy<\/a> are both so dangerous inside 50 when given an inch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>PREDICTION<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Being at GMHBA Stadium gives Geelong that slight advantage, but the Collingwood defence should hold up more than the Fremantle one did, and certainly provide greater resistance at the coalface. Collingwood in a close one to remain undefeated.<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<div class=\"t7_match_result match-result-comparison rmc-block is-match-preview\">\n<div class='match-result_legend'><ul><li>Team<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class='match-result_team'><ul><li class='column-head'><h5 class='heading title h5'>Brisbane<\/h5><img src='https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Brisbane-150x150.jpg' \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class='match-result_team'><ul><li class='column-head'><h5 class='heading title h5'>Gold Coast<\/h5><img src='https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/GC-150x150.jpg' \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p>By: Peter Williams<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-form-4\"><strong>FORM<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Gold Coast got its season up and running last weekend with a vital win over West Coast at Metricon Stadium, after a forgettable first-up performance down in Tasmania against North Melbourne. The Suns will need to be on their game this weekend as they take on the all-conquering Lions, with Brisbane running hot with two wins from as many games, and aside from a couple of small lapses in games, have controlled the majority of play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>WHERE IT&#8217;S WON <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Brisbane is the premier contested ball-winning side in the competition, winning 41 more contested possessions than its opponents the first two rounds. They have also controlled the hitouts (fourth) and inside 50s (first), with a massive 14 more goals than their opponents. Gold Coast on the other hand were able to turn around its form to dominate the clearances against West Coast, and move to a plus-12 for the season (ranked equal second). It is imperative that the Suns win the ball at the coalface, because once Brisbane wins the pill, it is near impossible to get it off them, with the Lions having the least turnover differential in the league.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>TEAM NEWS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Gold Coast will be without <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"29710\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/jamie-stanton\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jamie Stanton<\/a> for the remainder of the season, having torn her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) early in the loss against the Eagles. In better news for the Suns, <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"54212\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/ellie-hampson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ellie Hampson<\/a> is tipped to make her return for the game after being a late out in Round 2 with a quad injury. Brisbane escaped unscathed from its win over the GIANTS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>KEY PLAYERS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The onball brigade of <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"43076\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/alison-drennan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alison Drennan<\/a> &#8211; whose seven clearances topped that of the Eagles&#8217; starting midfield alone &#8211; <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"29950\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/claudia-whitfort\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Claudia Whitfort<\/a> and <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"46485\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/charlie-rowbottom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Charlie Rowbottom<\/a> will be critical to the Suns&#8217; success up against the highly famed midfield of reigning W Medallist <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"29686\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/emily-bates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Emily Bates<\/a>, <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"29683\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/ally-anderson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ally Anderson<\/a> and <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"63294\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/catherine-svarc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Catherine Svarc<\/a>. Given her form up forward, <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"63293\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/greta-bodey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Greta Bodey<\/a> could be one to pay extra attention to from the Suns, averaging two goals and 6.5 score involvements per game, ranking second and first respectively. <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"51556\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/lauren-ahrens\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lauren Ahrens<\/a> and <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"54204\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/daisy-darcy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Daisy D&#8217;Arcy<\/a> are among the prime ball movers from the back half.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>PREDICTION<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is hard to look past the superiority of Brisbane, with the Lions firing on all cylinders and arguably deserving premiership favourites. Aside from a few patches here and there, the Lions have been hard to fault so they should realistically win the midfield and put up another big score.<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<div class=\"t7_match_result match-result-comparison rmc-block is-match-preview\">\n<div class='match-result_legend'><ul><li>Team<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class='match-result_team'><ul><li class='column-head'><h5 class='heading title h5'>Carlton<\/h5><img src='https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/carlton-150x150.png' \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class='match-result_team'><ul><li class='column-head'><h5 class='heading title h5'>Port Adelaide<\/h5><img src='https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/port-adelaide-logo_0-150x150.jpg' \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p>By: Peter Williams<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-form-5\"><strong>FORM<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Carlton returns to Ikon Park after a narrow win over the Bombers at ETU Stadium in Round 2, and will be keen to put in a better performance than their 18-point defeat to the Magpies at home. Port Adelaide has been competitive in the opening couple of weeks of the season, but some lapses in both form and discipline has hurt the Power, who suffered losses to West Coast away, and more recently, Western Bulldogs at Alberton Oval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>WHERE IT&#8217;S WON <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Port Adelaide is building an identity as a contested ball-winning side, and though it is a work in progress, the bigger concern will be the amount of uncontested ball the Power allow the opposition to have. They are minus-62 in that statistic, ranking third worse in the league. The Blues rank middle of the road in both areas, but have dominated the aerial contests, ranking first in hitout differential (plus-47) and equal second in contested marks (plus-seven). Despite that dominance, the Blues have looked unconvincing at times, and survived a scare from the Bombers late which would have left Carlton 0-2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>TEAM NEWS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Port Adelaide will be minus key forward <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"29817\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/gemma-houghton\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gemma Houghton<\/a> for the clash which is a massive out for the Power, given Houghton&#8217;s ability to control the air. The absence also gives Carlton coach <strong><em>Daniel Harford<\/em><\/strong> the freedom to continue his experiment of captain <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"29738\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/kerryn-peterson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kerryn Peterson<\/a> on the wing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>KEY PLAYERS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With Houghton out, it gives the likes of <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"100046\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/julia-teakle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Julia Teakle<\/a> an opportunity to shine as a key target, while captain <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"29673\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/erin-phillips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Erin Phillips<\/a> may spend larger portions of time forward. Another key player could be young gun <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"81954\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/hannah-ewings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hannah Ewings<\/a> who is capable of playing permanent forward, while defender <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"81960\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/alex-ballard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alex Ballard<\/a> and onballer <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"99521\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/abbey-dowrick\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Abbey Dowrick<\/a> have also had promising starts to their AFLW careers. Carlton goalsneak <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"29754\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/darcy-vescio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Darcy Vescio<\/a> was on fire in Round 2, slotting three of her team&#8217;s five goals to be equal second in the league, while first year players <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"94818\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/mia-austin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mia Austin<\/a> and <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"47632\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/keeley-skepper\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Keeley Skepper<\/a> impressed Harford with their forward pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>PREDICTION<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Without Houghton, life will be tough for Port Adelaide, needing to find other sources for goal from limited opportunities, The Power need to shut down Carlton&#8217;s outside run which is doable, but more so need to win the ball and give their medium and small forwards chances to go to work inside 50. Carlton should win reasonably comfortably.<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<div class=\"t7_match_result match-result-comparison rmc-block is-match-preview\">\n<div class='match-result_legend'><ul><li>Team<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class='match-result_team'><ul><li class='column-head'><h5 class='heading title h5'>St Kilda<\/h5><img src='https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/st-kilda-150x150.png' \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class='match-result_team'><ul><li class='column-head'><h5 class='heading title h5'>Melbourne<\/h5><img src='https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/melbourne-150x150.png' \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p>By: Alyce Collett<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-form-6\"><strong>FORM<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the second of the clashes of two undefeated sides this weekend, either Melbourne or St Kilda&#8217;s undefeated run will come to an end on Sunday.  Melbourne has defeated two of the top sides in Adelaide and North Melbourne, while St Kilda have delivered two impressive performances thus far, they were against two of the expansion sides in Sydney and Hawthorn. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>WHERE IT&#8217;S WON <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These two sides are the top two sides in the disposal count thus far this season, which realistically cannot continue this weekend and they are going to have to find different avenues to victory. It may come down to Melbourne&#8217;s handball game. They are currently +103 in handballs, compared to St Kilda&#8217;s +36, so if if the Saints can stop Melbourne&#8217;s tun and carry game by hand, that will certainly help them go a long away towards victory.  The other way for both sides will be to stop the other&#8217;s tall forwards. Both have such dangerous tall forwards, whose influence will need to be quelled in order top ensure success. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>TEAM NEWS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Both sides will have to make at least one change this week. For the Saints <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"42880\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/jayde-van-dyk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jayde Van Dyk<\/a> is out for the season after doing her ACL last week, while for the Dees <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"29731\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/maddison-gay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maddi Gay<\/a> is out for a week with a calf injury. <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"63357\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/sinead-goldrick\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sinead Goldrick<\/a> is a chance to return from injury for the Dees though.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>KEY PLAYERS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As previously mentioned, both teams have such dangerous tall forwards, whose influence will need to be quelled in order top ensure success. <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"31089\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/caitlin-greiser\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Caitlin Greiser<\/a> and <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"29752\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/kate-shierlaw\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kate Shierlaw<\/a> up against <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"29739\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/tayla-harris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tayla Harris<\/a> and <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"31017\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/alyssa-bannan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alyssa Bannan<\/a> is a battle which although will not be taking place at the same end of the ground is sure to be an entertaining one. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>PREDICTION<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This week&#8217;s game will be a huge test for St Kilda. They are undefeated so far this season but have not faced any real challenge until this weekend. No matter what happens, it will be a good test of where they are at. However, Melbourne are one of the teams to beat this season for a reason, and despite things not going their way last time the two sides met at RSEA Park, some past &#8220;demons&#8221; should be buried this weekend and Melbourne should get the chocolates. <\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<div class=\"t7_match_result match-result-comparison rmc-block is-match-preview\">\n<div class='match-result_legend'><ul><li>Team<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class='match-result_team'><ul><li class='column-head'><h5 class='heading title h5'>Richmond<\/h5><img src='https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/richmond-vflw-150x150.png' \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class='match-result_team'><ul><li class='column-head'><h5 class='heading title h5'>Hawthorn<\/h5><img src='https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/hawthorn-150x150.png' \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p>By: Alyce Collett<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-form-7\"><strong>FORM<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Both of these teams are currently winless, but just as easily could have picked up at least a win each by now.  Richmond in particular could just as easily be undefeated at the moment as opposed to the winless position they find themselves in. They fell agonisingly short against Geelong in Round 1, and led for much of last weekend&#8217;s clash against Adelaide but ultimately could not get the job done. As for the Hawks, well they matched it with Essendon for three quarters before ultimately fading, while they got comfortably beaten by St Kilda last week. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>WHERE IT&#8217;S WON <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Both teams will need to bring up their disposal count and improve their disposal efficiency this week as both sides saw a drop in their figures from round one to two.  One area Hawthorn will also need to improve is its inside 50 count, which also dropped last weekend from the weekend prior. For Richmond, it needs to work on its final quarter fadeouts to ensure history does not repeat itself again. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>TEAM NEWS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For the Tigers <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"30898\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/laura-mcclelland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Laura McClelland<\/a> may come back this week, but <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"29886\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/katie-brennan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Katie Brennan<\/a> and <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"78701\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/meagan-kiely\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Meagan Kiely<\/a> are at least one more week away from returning. Meanwhile Hawthorn is set to make at least three changes this week. It has already been confirmed that <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"50277\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/tamara-luke\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tamara Luke<\/a> and <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"29856\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/louise-stephenson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Louise Stephenson<\/a> are done for the year after sustaining injuries last week, while the Hawks have confirmed that <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"64910\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/bridie-hipwell\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bridie Hipwell<\/a>, <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"29945\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/ainslie-kemp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ainslie Kemp<\/a> and <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"51688\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/isabelle-porter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Isabelle Porter<\/a> are all making their debuts this week. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>KEY PLAYERS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For both sides it is their midfielders who will play a crucial part in determining the outcome of the game. For Richmond it is the likes of <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"29889\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/monique-conti\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Monique Conti,<\/a> <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"29742\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/sarah-hosking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sarah Hosking<\/a> and <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"32149\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/ellie-mckenzie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ellie McKenzie<\/a> who will have to battle Hawthorn&#8217;s <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"29684\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/kaitlyn-ashmore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kaitlyn Ashmore<\/a>, <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"29748\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/tilly-lucas-rodd\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tilly Lucas-Rodd<\/a> and <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"64996\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/jasmine-fleming\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jasmine Fleming<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>PREDICTION<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Richmond will be frustrated by how the first fortnight of the season has gone for them, and will come out firing at home to ensure they do not stay winless after this weekend. Not only that but they come up against a young and inexperienced Hawks side, who they should comfortably beat. <\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<div class=\"t7_match_result match-result-comparison rmc-block is-match-preview\">\n<div class='match-result_legend'><ul><li>Team<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class='match-result_team'><ul><li class='column-head'><h5 class='heading title h5'>West Coast<\/h5><img src='https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/West-Coast-150x150.png' \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class='match-result_team'><ul><li class='column-head'><h5 class='heading title h5'>Essendon<\/h5><img src='https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/essendon-150x150.png' \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p>By: Peter Williams<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-form-8\"><strong>FORM<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After an inspiring win at home over Port Adelaide in Round 1, West Coast came crashing back to earth against Gold Coast in Round 2 to be sitting 1-1 heading into Round 3. That is the same win-loss record as newcomers Essendon, who almost bolted home to a second consecutive win against Carlton last week, but fell one point short. The Bombers were successful against the Hawks in Round 1, so will hope they can rekindle that form travelling outside Victoria for the first time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>WHERE IT&#8217;S WON <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Both these teams have struggled in the hitouts, with West Coast (17th) and Essendon (16th) for hitout differentials. From there though, the Bombers have dug deep to be ranked second in contested possessions and fourth in tackles. By comparison, the Eagles are ranked 11th in tackles and 15th in contested possessions, so will need to turn that around. West Coast&#8217;s defence has enough experience back there to try and limit Essendon&#8217;s inside 50 marks, with the plus-14 for the Bombers ranking them first in the competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>TEAM NEWS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Essendon escaped unscathed from the narrow loss to Carlton, with ex-Lion <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"29715\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/jordan-zanchetta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jordan Zanchetta<\/a> the one player pushing her case to be selected, with a test on her Achilles. It is even better news for the Eagles who had defender <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"29827\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/belinda-smith\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Belinda Smith<\/a> suffer bruised ribs in a marking contest against Gold Coast, but will be available, whilst forward <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"29941\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/aimee-schmidt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aimee Schmidt<\/a> is available having come out of AFL concussion protocols after missing the Round 2 clash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>KEY PLAYERS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Eagles midfield will be hungry to bounce back after being outplayed by the Suns, so expect the likes of <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"29943\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/emma-swanson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Emma Swanson<\/a>, <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"29815\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/dana-hooker\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dana Hooker<\/a> and <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"54229\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/isabella-lewis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Isabella Lewis<\/a> to have extra fire in the belly this weekend. <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"30785\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/madison-prespakis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Madison Prespakis<\/a> produced the goods against her former side last round and is one that the Eagles may want to put work into, whilst <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"54239\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/sophie-mcdonald\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sophie McDonald<\/a> could have her hands full with <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"29902\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/bonnie-toogood\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bonnie Toogood<\/a>. No stranger to the big stage at Under 18s level, keep an eye out for the likes of <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"81924\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/ella-roberts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ella Roberts<\/a> to cross paths with <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"64873\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/paige-scott\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paige Scott<\/a> and <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"64831\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/amber-clarke\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amber Clarke<\/a>, who well all members of the AFLW Academy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>PREDICTION<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Essendon would be favourites in this game given form, but it is a genuine 50\/50 contest, and the home ground advantage at Mineral Resources Park will tip the scales in the favour of West Coast. An expansion side is yet to beat an established side this season, and the fan support might get the Eagles over the line in a thriller.<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dc-block-dc-mention _dc_mention\"><div class=\"section-heading_wrap\"><span class=\"section-heading is-small\">Mentions<\/span><span class=\"hor-border\"><\/span><\/div><ul class=\"js-overflow-list overflow-list\"><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/gabby-osullivan\/\">Gabby O&#8217;Sullivan<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/kara-antonio\/\">Kara Antonio<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/ebony-antonio\/\">Ebony Antonio<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/gemma-houghton\/\">Gemma Houghton<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/bonnie-toogood\/\">Bonnie Toogood<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/brooke-lochland\/\">Brooke Lochland<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/gabrielle-newton\/\">Gabrielle Newton<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/celine-moody\/\">Celine Moody<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/britney-gutknecht\/\">Britney Gutknecht<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/ellie-blackburn\/\">Ellie Blackburn<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/isabelle-pritchard\/\">Isabelle Pritchard<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/rylie-wilcox\/\">Rylie Wilcox<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/kiara-bowers\/\">Kiara Bowers<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/hayley-miller\/\">Hayley Miller<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/aine-tighe\/\">Aine Tighe<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/sarah-verrier\/\">Sarah Verrier<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/ailish-considine\/\">Ailish Considine<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/sophie-abbatangelo\/\">Sophie Abbatangelo<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/alice-oloughlin\/\">Alice O&#8217;Loughlin<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/anne-hatchard\/\">Anne Hatchard<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/ebony-marinoff\/\">Ebony Marinoff<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/ash-riddell\/\">Ash Riddell<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/jenna-bruton\/\">Jenna Bruton<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/chloe-dalton\/\">Chloe Dalton<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/tait-mackrill\/\">Tait Mackrill<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/pepa-randall\/\">Pepa Randall<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/maddy-collier\/\">Maddy Collier<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/ruby-sargent-wilson\/\">Ruby Sargent-Wilson<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/cora-staunton\/\">Cora Staunton<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/rebecca-privitelli\/\">Rebecca Privitelli<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/aleisha-newman\/\">Aleisha Newman<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/jaimee-lambert\/\">Jaimee Lambert<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/amy-mcdonald\/\">Amy McDonald<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/georgie-prespakis\/\">Georgie Prespakis<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/nina-morrison\/\">Nina Morrison<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/ruby-schleicher\/\">Ruby Schleicher<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/jordan-membrey\/\">Jordan Membrey<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/chloe-molloy\/\">Chloe Molloy<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/jamie-stanton\/\">Jamie Stanton<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/ellie-hampson\/\">Ellie Hampson<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/alison-drennan\/\">Alison Drennan<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/claudia-whitfort\/\">Claudia Whitfort<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/charlie-rowbottom\/\">Charlie Rowbottom<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/emily-bates\/\">Emily Bates<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/ally-anderson\/\">Ally Anderson<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/catherine-svarc\/\">Catherine Svarc<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/greta-bodey\/\">Greta Bodey<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/lauren-ahrens\/\">Lauren Ahrens<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/daisy-darcy\/\">Daisy D&#8217;Arcy<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/kerryn-peterson\/\">Kerryn Peterson<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/julia-teakle\/\">Julia Teakle<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/erin-phillips\/\">Erin Phillips<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/hannah-ewings\/\">Hannah Ewings<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/alex-ballard\/\">Alex Ballard<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/abbey-dowrick\/\">Abbey Dowrick<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/darcy-vescio\/\">Darcy Vescio<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/mia-austin\/\">Mia Austin<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/keeley-skepper\/\">Keeley Skepper<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/jayde-van-dyk\/\">Jayde Van Dyk<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/maddison-gay\/\">Maddison Gay<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/sinead-goldrick\/\">Sinead Goldrick<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/caitlin-greiser\/\">Caitlin Greiser<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/kate-shierlaw\/\">Kate Shierlaw<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/tayla-harris\/\">Tayla Harris<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/alyssa-bannan\/\">Alyssa Bannan<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/laura-mcclelland\/\">Laura McClelland<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/katie-brennan\/\">Katie Brennan<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/meagan-kiely\/\">Meagan Kiely<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/tamara-luke\/\">Tamara Luke<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/louise-stephenson\/\">Louise Stephenson<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/bridie-hipwell\/\">Bridie Hipwell<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/ainslie-kemp\/\">Ainslie Kemp<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/isabelle-porter\/\">Isabelle Porter<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/monique-conti\/\">Monique Conti<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/sarah-hosking\/\">Sarah Hosking<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/ellie-mckenzie\/\">Ellie McKenzie<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/kaitlyn-ashmore\/\">Kaitlyn Ashmore<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/tilly-lucas-rodd\/\">Tilly Lucas-Rodd<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/jasmine-fleming\/\">Jasmine Fleming<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/jordan-zanchetta\/\">Jordan Zanchetta<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/belinda-smith\/\">Belinda Smith<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/aimee-schmidt\/\">Aimee Schmidt<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/emma-swanson\/\">Emma Swanson<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/dana-hooker\/\">Dana Hooker<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/isabella-lewis\/\">Isabella Lewis<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/madison-prespakis\/\">Madison Prespakis<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/sophie-mcdonald\/\">Sophie McDonald<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/ella-roberts\/\">Ella Roberts<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/paige-scott\/\">Paige Scott<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/amber-clarke\/\">Amber Clarke<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag 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