CARLTON has made six changes to its VFLW line-up this week, as they prepare to face Geelong at GMHBA Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

A member of the AFLW Academy and Team of the Year, Tyla Hanks will make her debut for the Blues, while newly appointed vice-captain Katelyn Cox and young ruck Jorja Borg have been recalled for the Round 4 clash.

In addition, AFLW-listed players Sarah Hosking, Kerryn Harrington and Lauren Brazzale will also run out against the Cats.

With the leadership group announced on Wednesday evening, it will be the first time captain Kristi Harvey, vice-captain Katelyn Cox and deputy vice-captain Chloe Dalton will lead the team.

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Sarah Hosking is back for the Blues. (Photo: AFL Photos)

After suffering its first loss of the season to Hawthorn last weekend, Carlton faces another big challenge this Saturday. Geelong currently sits in second position with two wins and one draw, while the Blues have recorded two wins and one loss to sit fifth on the ladder.

Make sure you head down to GMHBA Stadium this Saturday afternoon to watch our women take on Geelong. The match, which kicks off at 4:30pm, will act as a curtain raiser, before Carlton and Geelong battle it out in the AFL game at 7:25pm.

Carlton’s Round 4 VFLW team:
 

Back: K. Harvey, K. Harrington, R. Hicks

Half-back: B. Walker, L. Brazzale, M. Keryk

Centre:  R. King, K. Cox, C. Dalton

Half-forward: B. Schultz, C. Moody, C. Bromage

Forward: K. Cunico, D. Vescio, I. Gietzmann

Ruck: B. Moody, S. Hosking, L. Arnell

Interchange: T. Hanks, N. Burns, J. Hosking, C. Hardeman

Emergency: T. Lucas-Rodd, N. Plane, S. Li, K. Shierlaw

23rd Player: J. Borg

 

INS: S. Hosking, T. Hanks, K. Harrington, L. Brazzale, Katelyn Cox, J. Borg

OUTS: S. Last, T. Lucas-Rodd, N. Plane, K. Shierlaw, C. Williams, S. Li