AFLW Round Six Preview: Pies travel to face Lions
Collingwood will make their first road trip of the 2023 season when they travel to Brisbane to take on the Lions this Saturday.
The Pies kept their season alive with a crucial 20-point win over rivals Essendon last week to notch their second win of the year.
Last year’s runners up Brisbane meanwhile are on a four-game winning streak having only lost the first game of the season.
Mikala Cann will play her 50th AFLW game in the contest at Brighton Homes Arena.
The game will be broadcast on Seven Mate, Fox Footy and Kayo Sports from 7.00pm.
Last time they met
Brisbane 55 d Collingwood 10
It was a tough loss for the Pies the last time they took on Brisbane, going down by 45 points. The Pies only managed one goal for the game via Jamiee Lambert as the Lions’ stars shone through. Cann was the Pies’ best in that contest with 22 disposals, while last season’s Club best and fairest Jordy Allen recorded 16 touches. Collingwood hasn’t beaten Brisbane since 2020 in season four of the AFLW.
Players to watch
Alana Porter played her best game of the season last Saturday with two brilliant goals, while Aishling Sheridan was also strong with 14 disposals and a goal. Sarah Rowe picked up 20 disposals and Cann 17, as the pair continued their strong starts to 2023. For the Lions, last season’s AFLW best and fairest Ally Anderson continued to show her class with 30 disposals in a comfortable win over Hawthorn, while Dakota Davidson kicked three goals.
Team news
Key forward Eliza James will return for her second game of the season after suffering a syndesmosis injury in Round One. James will replace Emily Smith who has been omitted.
Tickets for Saturday night’s clash between Collingwood and Brisbane are on sale now.
NAB AFLW Round Six
Brisbane v Collingwood
Saturday 07 October, 7.05pm
Brighton Homes Arena
