Some of Western Australia’s best female footballers will grace Optus Stadium’s hallowed turf ahead of West Coast’s clash with Port Adelaide on Saturday.
The nine-a-side curtain-raiser clash will feature members of the AFLW State Under-18s squad who have been participating in the Eagles’ High Performance Female Academy.
The match, which will pit a West Coast Eagles squad and WA State 18s Academy squad against each other over two 20-minute halves, will only be the second women’s AFL game contested at Optus Stadium.
Key players to look out for include Sabreena Duffy, Sonia Dorizzi and Kate Bartlett, who earned all-Australian squad selection at the conclusion of the 2018 NAB AFL Women's Under 18 Championships.
Coach of the West Coast Eagles side Drew Petrie said he could not wait for the girls to experience the atmosphere of Perth’s new sporting cauldron.
“I’m excited for the girls to be able to play on Optus Stadium and represent the State in front of our fans,” he said.
“We’re expecting a fast-paced game on the shortened field, which will allow them to show off their skills,” he said.
Eagles Premiership player Adam Selwood will coach the WA State 18s Academy side.
One lucky fan will win the opportunity to toss the coin for the match.
Make sure you are in the West Coast Eagles Fan Zone at 12:30pm for the chance to win the prestigious honour.
Gates open at 12:30pm and the curtain-raiser begins at 12:50pm.
Entry is available to fans with a ticket to the Eagles v Power game.
West Coast Eagles Squad:
2 Mavis Lyndon
4 Teah Taylor
5 Kate Bartlett
8 Matilda Sergeant
11 Mikayla Hyde
19 Sarah Verrier
32 Sarah Garstone
34 Abbey Dowrick
36 Caitlin Hill
37 Tanisha Anderson
39 Rikki Ryan
40 Jacinta Valentini
WA State 18s Academy Squad:
1 Lily Bird
3 Brianna Hyde
6 Taylor Pescud
8 Ella Smith
9 Sabreena Duffy
11 Shannon Whale
12 Kate Inglis-Hodge
22 Sonia Dorizzi
23 Emma O’Driscoll
25 Savannah Ahearn
26 Gabriella Radojkovich
27 Maddison Bedford
29 Tara Garlett
