Ellenger and Vescio return to AFLW lineups after long injury layoffs
Brisbane winger Jade Ellenger returns from a wrist injury while Carlton's Darcy Vescio comes back.
Jade Ellenger has recovered from her wrist injury and will play for Brisbane against Hawthorn on Sunday. Ellenger has missed five weeks.
Carlton's Darcy Vescio is back in the side after being sidelined for six matches with a calf injury. Darcy Vescio plays her first game since round two.
Fremantle has made changes to respond to their Western Derby loss to West Coast, bringing in Laura Pugh, Madi Scanlon and debutant Mon Bessen. North Melbourne's Claire Mahony has been recalled in place of injured Emma Kearney.
Sydney's Darcy Molony enters the squad after Ally Morphett's season-ending knee injury. Hawthorn will field an unchanged team for their clash with Brisbane.
- 5 weeks
- Ellenger absence
- 6 matches
- Vescio absence
- 3 players
- Fremantle additions
Why it mattersThese returns add depth to their teams' attacks and give them a chance to climb the ladder after recent setbacks.
AustraliaAFLW fans get to see experienced players rejoin their squads, which should lift the quality of play across the round this weekend.
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