Presume these predicted teams were already posted but here it is again for the sides other than Stk/Rich
https://www.womens.afl/news/77641/mock-teams-who-s-in-your-club-s-best-21-for-round-one-
Saturday, January 8
North Melbourne v Geelong, Arden Street Oval, 5.10pm AEDT
NORTH MELBOURNE
B: Danielle Hardiman, Nicole Bresnehan
HB: Jess Duffin, Tahlia Randall, Aileen Gilroy
C: Kaitlyn Ashmore, Emma Kearney, Jenna Bruton
HF: Daisy Bateman, Bella Eddey, Daria Bannister
F: Sophie Abbatangelo, Emma King
Foll: Kim Rennie, Jasmine Garner, Ash Riddell
I/C: Ellie Gavalas, Mia King, Grace Campbell, Sarah Wright,
Jasmine Ferguson
Minimal changes at North Melbourne, but one which could have a big impact. Former Bulldog
Kim Rennie comes into the ruck, taking the departed Viv Saad's spot in the 21. A stronger ruck than Saad, she'll allow
Emma King to spend more time up forward. Mature-age draftee
Jasmine Ferguson has performed strongly over pre-season and should take the defensive role left vacant by Jasmine Grierson. The club's top draftee
Tess Craven could also be in the mix, but midfield roles are hard to come by at North Melbourne. The versatile
Britt Gibson is working her way back from a serious hamstring injury.
GEELONG
B: Chantel Emonson, Maddy McMahon
HB: Jordan Ivey, Meg McDonald, Maddy Keryk
C: Georgie Rankin, Becky Webster, Amy McDonald
HF: Danielle Higgins, Phoebe McWilliams,
Chloe Scheer
F: Rachel Kearns, Kate Darby
Foll: Olivia Fuller, Nina Morrison,
Georgie Prespakis
I/C: Julia Crockett-Grills, Sophie Van De Heuvel,
Annabel Johnson, Darcy Moloney, Olivia Barber
One of the toughest 21s to pick after turning over nearly a third of its list. Recruits
Chantel Emonson and
Chloe Scheer are walk-up starts, while
Nina Morrison o***ets the loss of Liv Purcell.
Kate Darby – returning after having a baby – slots into the forward role left vacant by Richelle Cranston, while former VFLW Cat
Olivia Fuller takes on the retired Aasta O'Connor's ruck role. Top pick
Georgie Prespakis fits straight in, with Renee Garing missing due to pregnancy, while Irishwoman
Rachel Kearns is set to feature up forward.
Georgia Clarke and
Laura Gardiner could also be in the mix.
Western Bulldogs v Melbourne, VU Whitten Oval, 7pm AEDT
WESTERN BULLDOGS
B: Naomi Ferres, Ellyse Gamble
HB: Ash Guest, Katie Lynch, Eleanor Brown
C: Bailey Hunt, Ellie Blackburn,
Elle Bennetts (Berry)
HF: Nell Morris-Dalton, Izzy Huntington, Brooke Lochland
F: Bonnie Toogood, Kirsten McLeod
Foll: Celine Moody, Jess Fitzgerald (Newton), Kirsty Lamb
I/C: Richelle Cranston,
Alice Edmonds, Hannah Scott, Sarah Hartwig,
Amanda Ling
Another side that has been hit by a series of minor injuries this pre-season, making selection difficult this far out from round one.
Deanna Berry (ACL) and
Gabby Newton (shoulder) definitely aren't available, opening the door for recruit
Elle Bennetts, as well as
Jess Fitzgerald to take on more midfield time. The Dogs regularly play two rucks, meaning
Alice Edmonds comes in for the departed Kim Rennie, while delisted free agent
Richelle Cranston should add some grunt to the forward line.
Elisabeth Georgostathis, Gemma Lagioia, Aurora Smith and new defender
Issy Grant will also be in the mix if injuries linger.
MELBOURNE
B: Libby Birch, Gabby Colvin
HB: Sarah Lampard, Brenna Tarrant, Sinead Goldrick
C: Eliza McNamara, Maddi Gay, Shelley Heath
HF: Kate Hore,
Tayla Harris, Shelley Scott
F: Jackie Parry, Daisy Pearce
Foll: Lauren Pearce, Karen Paxman, Tyla Hanks
I/C: Lily Mithen, Casey Sherriff, Alyssa Bannan,
Eliza West, Lauren Magee
Star recruit
Tayla Harris will walk into the retired Tegan Cunningham's role in attack. Rookie
Eliza West had a breakout VFLW season and should be in the mix for the round one team. The departure of Chantel Emonson should open up more regular game time for
Lauren Magee and
Brenna Tarrant.
Olivia Purcell (ACL) won't be ready to play for at least a few weeks, while expect
Megan Fitzsimon and
Krstel Petrevski to be in the mix.
Fremantle v Adelaide, Fremantle Oval, 5.50pm AWST
FREMANTLE
B: Ange Stannett, Janelle Cuthbertson
HB: Matilda Sergeant, Emma O'Driscoll, Laura Pugh
C: Ebony Antonio, Jasmine Stewart, Steph Cain
HF: Kara Antonio, Roxy Roux, Gabby O'Sullivan
F: Gemma Houghton, Aine Tighe
Foll: Mim Strom, Kiara Bowers, Hayley Miller
I/C: Bianca Webb, Tiah Toth, Philipa Seth, Sarah Verrier,
Airlie Runnalls
Fremantle traditionally has a very settled team, last year using just 24 players, with 18 of those playing all 10 games. The forward line is the most intriguing, with
Sabreena Duffy (work) and
Ash Sharp (pregnancy) both unavailable in 2022. Tall Irish forward
Aine Tighe is itching for a debut after two years of knee injuries, while draftee
Airlie Runnalls has impressed this summer. Expect
Mikayla Hyde, Makaela Tuhakaraina and
Amy Franklin to also be in the mix.
ADELAIDE
B: Dayna Cox, Marijana Rajcic
HB: Najwa Allen, Sarah Allan, Stevie-Lee Thompson
C: Nikki Gore, Ebony Marinoff, Eloise Jones
HF: Rachelle Martin, Danielle Ponter, Chelsea Randall
F: Jasmyn Hewett, Ashleigh Woodland
Foll: Caitlin Gould, Erin Phillips, Anne Hatchard
I/C: Ailish Considine, Hannah Button, Justine Mules, Teah Charlton, Lisa Whiteley
There will be a few changes made to the 21 that played off for the Grand Final in 2021.
Rhiannon Metcalfe (work) is unavailable this coming season, leaving
Caitlin Gould best-placed to assume first ruck duties and
Jasmyn Hewett to slot into a forward-ruck role.
Ange Foley (ACL) will not play this season, and there isn't a clear replacement, with defender
Lisa Whiteley given the nod here – but
Chelsea Randall is more than capable of playing in the backline. As it stands, given
Chloe Scheer is now at Geelong, Randall has been named forward.
Nikki Gore is fully recovered from her fractured ankle, taking the spot of
Deni Varnhagen (inactive due to vaccination refusal).
Sunday, January 9
Carlton v Collingwood, Ikon Park, 4.10pm AEDT
CARLTON
B: Kerryn Harrington, Charlotte Wilson
HB: Mua Laloifi, Gab Pound,
Jess Dal Pos
C: Lauren Brazzale, Abbie McKay, Brooke Walker
HF: Darcy Vescio, Charlotte Hammans, Georgia Gee
F: Nicola Stevens, Elise O'Dea
Foll: Breann Moody, Maddy Prespakis, Grace Egan
I/C: Nat Plane, Lucy McEvoy,
Jess Good,
Annie Lee, Maddy Guerin
There are a few spots up for grabs at Carlton after a busy trade period.
Jess Good takes the vacant second ruck role, while the Blues have flagged they will be opting for a smaller forward line in the absence of Tayla Harris.
Brooke Walker will be a welcome inclusion after missing most of 2021 with a foot injury, while
Jess Dal Pos slots into the backline. She can also rotate through the middle, creating room for draftee
Annie Lee. Mimi Hill (ACL) will be unavailable for at least the first few rounds.
COLLINGWOOD
B: Lauren Butler, Ash Brazill
HB: Ruby Schleicher, Stacey Livingstone, Jordyn Allen
C: Steph Chiocci, Jaimee Lambert, Sarah Rowe
HF: Aishling Sheridan, Sophie Alexander, Ebony O'Dea
F: Chloe Molloy,
Sabrina Frederick
Foll: Alison Downie, Brianna Davey, Britt Bonnici
I/C: Mikala Cann, Alana Porter, Tarni Brown, Erica Fowler,
Eloise Chaston
It's looking like a very difficult round one side to break into. The tall forward situation is the most interesting, with
Sabrina Frederick,
Sophie Alexander and
Imogen Barnett all in the mix for probably two spots. Recruit
Alison Downie walks into the No.1 ruck role left vacant by the retired Sharni Norder. The Pies have been super impressed with the form and hard work of draftee
Eloise Chaston, and a full-strength backline just squeezes
Sophie Casey out. Young winger
Joanna Lin (shoulder) is unavailable for the early rounds of the season.