West Coast will unveil eight new Eagles for their first official match in blue and gold in Saturday’s AFLW season-opener against Adelaide.
After her starring role with three goals in a recent scratch match, gun recruit Aisling McCarthy will line-up in the middle alongside skipper Emma Swanson and vice-captain Dana Hooker.
Last year’s draftees Bella Lewis, Shanae Davison and Andrea Gilmore will all make their AFLW debuts, while North Adelaide product Amber Ward will line-up in a back pocket.
After missing last season through injury, Brianna Green will play her first game for the club alongside another ex-Docker in Tayla Bresland.
Daniel Pratt: Greenie, How many games have you played of AFLW?
— West Coast Eagles (@WestCoastEagles) January 29, 2021
Brianna Green: about two and a half.
Daniel Pratt: Well you’re playing your third this week mate! pic.twitter.com/4tc5Wirxqb
Peel WAFLW premiership player Demi Liddle earns her wings just months after being added to the club’s list in place of injured back Ashton Hill.
Meanwhile, Irish speedster Niamh Kelly has proven her fitness after sitting out the practice match against Fremantle while recovering from a hamstring complaint.
The 2.10pm bouncedown at Mineral Resources Park is a fully ticketed match. Tickets must be purchased online and are not available at the gate.
Tickets are $10 for adults and concession, while those aged under-18 gain free entry but must also have a ticket.
