Dreams will become a reality for eight Collingwood players who will make their AFL Women’s debuts in Saturday night’s historic match against Geelong at GMHBA Stadium.
Gaelic footballer Sarah Rowe, who has impressed throughout the pre-season program and was the team’s leading goal kicker in the recent practice match against the Bulldogs, is among the new players.
Rowe has been named in a forward pocket.
Former Australian netballer Sharni Layton has been named in the ruck.
Collingwood's first draft pick, Jordyn Allen, who was captain of the 2018 under-18 women’s Vic Country side, will line up in a back pocket.
Geelong v Collingwood
Round 1
Saturday 2 February
GMHBA Stadium, 6:45pm
Collingwood
Backs: Jordyn Allen, Ash Brazill, Iilish Ross
Half-backs: Stacey Livingstone, Sophie Casey, Emma Grant
Centre: Brittany Bonnici
Half-forwards: Lauren Butler, Sarah D’Arcy, Mikala Cann
Forwards: Sarah Rowe, Sophie Alexander, Cecilia McIntosh
Rucks: Sharni Layton, Stephanie Chiocci, Jaimee Lambert
Interchange: Ruby Schleicher, Georgia Gourlay, Sarah Dargan, Kristy Stratton, Erica Fowler
Emergencies: Holly Whitford, Katie Lynch
Debutants: Sharni Layton (1), Jordyn Allen (6), Sarah Rowe (7), Erica Fowler (15) Lauren Bulter (23), Sophie Alexander (24), Mikala Cann (25), Georgia Gourlay (32)
Broadcast
Live on Channel 7 from 6:45pm EDT
Social Media
Follow @CollingwoodFCW Twitter + @Collingwood_fcw Instagram for live updates throughout the match.
