Carlton recalls Bohanna, Whitfort for AFLW semi-final against Hawthorn
Carlton has recalled veteran Tara Bohanna and midfielder Claudia Whitfort, making bold selection calls for Saturday's AFLW semi-final.
Carlton has recalled veteran forward Tara Bohanna for her first match since round six. Bohanna will play alongside Lila Keck for Saturday's AFLW semi-final against Hawthorn.
Bohanna had been fit but unselected for two months. Midfielder Claudia Whitfort returns from a hamstring injury, boosting the engine room.
The Blues dropped Gab Pound, Yas Duursma, and Tayla McMillan, naming all three as emergencies. Hawthorn made just one change, recalling Mack Eardley after two weeks out with an ankle injury.
Geelong faces Sydney at 4.05pm Saturday, followed by Carlton versus Hawthorn at 7.15pm.
- Two months unselected
- Bohanna's absence
- Hamstring
- Whitfort's injury
- Three: Pound, Duursma, McMillan
- Players dropped
Why it mattersCarlton's bold recall strategy signals the team is gambling on experience and midfield balance in a high-stakes semi-final.
AustraliaAFLW fans across Australia will see Carlton's selection choices tested immediately in a finals showdown this Saturday night.
