Carlton and Fremantle regain stars for AFLW weekend, North Melbourne depleted
Carlton regains three players including new recruit Lauren Bella for a critical match, while Fremantle recalls All-Australian pair Strom and McCarthy.
Carlton has regained Sophie McKay, Keeley Sherar, and new recruit Lauren Bella for their crucial match against Melbourne this weekend. Fremantle has brought back All-Australian pair Mim Strom and Aisling McCarthy for a must-win clash with the Western Bulldogs.
Hawthorn has recalled veteran Najwa Allen for the first time this season alongside Bridie Hipwell. The Dogs have welcomed back former skipper Ellie Blackburn after a month out with a hamstring injury.
North Melbourne will be without three key players for its trip to Cairns. Emma Kearney and Kate Shierlaw are among those unavailable.
Collingwood has lost draftee Mischa Barwin for the season after she tore her ACL at training.
- Strom and McCarthy, All-Australian pair
- Fremantle stars back
- Birch, Kearney, Shierlaw
- North Melbourne absent
- Barwin out for season, ACL injury
- Collingwood loss
Why it mattersThese team changes will shape several close finals races. Key inclusions and injuries are likely to decide games this weekend.
AustraliaAFLW fans can now see who is fit and ready for this weekend's crucial matches across multiple teams in the Australian women's league.
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