Football on Australia Day is a rare occurence in itself. When it's the first time the Collingwood AFL Women have pulled on the Black and White stripes, the occasion is even greater.
Just a week out from the first official AFLW game, Collingwood will meet the Western Bulldogs in a practice match at the Holden Centre.
Collingwood Media will have all the action covered on via the official @collingwoodFCW Twitter account, while updates will also be provided below.
LIVE COVERAGE
6:25pm - Collingwood is the first out onto the Holden Centre. Steph Chiocci leads the players out, and we're not far away from the opening bounce.
Get used to this feeling @Steph_Chiocci. The new captain leads the Pies out for their warm-up. Kick off not far away! #gopies pic.twitter.com/uuSThiczHF
— Collingwood AFLW (@CollingwoodFCW) January 26, 2017
6:30pm - We're underway. Emma King with the first hit-out of the game. Tipping we'll see a few more hit-outs like that from our marquee Magpie.
First goal of the day goes to the Dogs. Stacey Livingstone outnumbered with three to beat in defence. We trail 0-6. #gopies
— Collingwood AFLW (@CollingwoodFCW) January 26, 2017
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