CARLTON will take on North Melbourne at York Park in the inaugural AFLW Indigenous Round. 

After coming off a tight win against Richmond, Carlton will look to overtake North Melbourne, potentially moving them up into the top six.  

Details: York Park, Saturday 27 February, 7.10pm AEST
Broadcast: 7mate, womens.afl, AFLW app, Kayo

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AFLW Indigenous Round | Plane celebrating culture and community

Nat Plane speaks from the launch of the inaugural AFLW Indigenous Round.

The game in focus: 

North Melbourne and Carlton are both currently sitting on two wins and two losses, so both teams will be looking to get a leg up the quest for a potential finals berth.

Without Maddy Prespakis taking the field, the likes of Grace Egan, Abbie McKay and Lucy McEvoy will have to continue taking charge in the midfield. 

After a slow start the last few games, it will be up to the Blues to get on the front foot ahead of North. 

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 24: Serena Gibbs of the Blues is seen during the Carlton training session at Ikon Park on November 24, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos)

What to watch: 

There's nothing quite like a Navy Blue debut.

Serena Gibbs will play her first game of the Blues after joining the Club in 2020, with the young tall putting together a strong run of performances in recent VFLW practice matches.

At the other end of the ground, defensive trio of Charlotte Wilson, Mua Laloifi and Gab Pound have been dominant in the back half in 2021. 

All three are vital to Carlton's rebound game from defensive 50, getting involved in offence while also stopping the opposition from hitting the scoreboard.

Blue view: 

It's the first Indigenous Round for the AFLW competition, with Carlton to run out in their inaugural AFLW Indigenous guernsey. 

Playing in the Indigenous guernsey will be an honour for the Club, to celebrate all the Indigenous players and influence that the AFLW has had since its inception.