Darcy Guttridge will finally be presented with her black and white stripes when she makes her AFL Women’s debut in Saturday night’s clash between Collingwood and Carlton at Ikon Park.
The 19-year-old was selected by the Pies as pick number nine in the 2017 draft.
But having sustained a broken collarbone in a pre-season match, Guttridge was sidelined, missing the entire 2018 season.
Back in the team this week is utility player Ash Brazill, who has recovered from concussion suffered in the Pies’ round three clash against the Dockers.
Alongside her, defender Ruby Schleicher will also return after sitting out last week’s match against the Giants.
Carlton v Collingwood
AFLW Round 5
Saturday 2nd March
Ikon Park, 7.10pm (AEDT)
Backs: Jordyn Allen, Sophie Casey, Iilish Ross
Half-backs: Emma Grant, Stacey Livingstone, Ash Brazill
Centre: Brittany Bonnici
Half-forwards: Melissa Kuys, Jordan Membrey and Kristy Stratton
Forwards: Sarah Rowe, Sophie Alexander, Katie Lynch
Rucks: Eliza Hynes, Stephanie Chiocci, Jaimee Lambert
Interchange: Sharni Layton, Sarah Dargan, Darcy Guttridge, Maddie Shevlin, Ruby Schleicher
Emerg: Lauren Butler and Mikala Cann
In: Guttridge, Schleicher and Brazill
Out: Hildebrand, McIntosh and Parker
Broadcast
Catch all the action live on 7Mate and Fox Footy from 7pm (AEDT) or tune into the official AFLW app and stream the match free.
Social Media
Follow @CollingwoodFCW Twitter + @Collingwood_fcw for live updates throughout the match.
