AFL Womens Round 4 teams: Katie Brennan back for Western Bulldogs, Carlton take injury hit

KATIE Brennan has been named by the Western Bulldogs after overcoming an ankle injury, however, Carlton’s title hopes have taken a hit. FULL TEAMS

Melissa Kuys and Nicole Callinan clash in a practice match. Picture: Stuart Walmsley

THE Western Bulldogs have received a major boost ahead of Saturday’s blockbuster clash against Collingwood.

Marquee star Katie Brennan is back after recovering from an ankle injury that ruled her out of last week’s loss to Melbourne.

The Magpies are unchanged for the game as they look to secure their first win of the AFL Womens season.

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Meanwhile, Carlton have suffered a major injury blow with Bri Davey (back) and Sarah Last (knee) ruled out of its clash against the Demons.

After last week’s heartbreaking loss to Adelaide the Blues have now come back to the pack as Melbourne looks to continue its winning run.

Sarah Jolly is the only change for the game at Casey Field with Aliesha Newman her replacement.

Bulldogs captain Katie Brennan.

Carlton key defender Brianna Davey. Picture: Wayne Ludbey

ROUND 4

MELBOURNE v CARLTON

Saturday, February 25 at Casey Fields, 11.05am (EDT)

DEMONS

B: B.Patterson, M.Clifford, K.Smith

HB: D.Pearce, L.Duryea, S.Scott

C: H.Cordner

HF: K.Paxman, D.Berry, L.Mithen

F: S.Lampard, J.Anderson, C.Phillips

Foll: L.Pearce, M.Hickey, E.O’Dea

I/C: E.Humphries, R.Cranston, A.Newman, J.Grierson, M.Boyd, A.Mifsud

Emerg: A.Kemp, S.Jolly

In: A.Newman

Out: S.Jolly

BLUES

B: L.Brazzale, I.Ayre, L.Attard

HB: N.Exon, D.Vescio, B.Jakobsson

C: L.Arnell

HF: G.Pound, D.Hardiman, R.Privitelli

F: M.Keryk, A.Downie, K.Shierlaw

Foll: S.Audley, K.Gillespie-Jones, T.Lucas-Rodd

I/C: K.Loynes, T.Nestor, J.Kennedy, A.Brown, S.Hosking, B.Moody

Emerg: K.Darby

In: T.Nestor, J.Kennedy

Out: B.Davey (lower back), S.Last

BRISBANE LIONS v GWS GIANTS

Saturday, February 25 at South Pine, 4.05pm (EDT)

LIONS

B: S.Virgo, S.Campbell, L.Kaslar

HB: K.Deegan, K.Lutkins, B.Koenen

C: M.Hunt

HF: K.Ashmore, S.Frederick-Traub, K.McCarthy

F: J.Membrey, T.Harris, J.Wuetschner

Foll: S.Webb, E.Bates, E.Zielke

I/C: N.Wallace, J.Stanton, N.Hildebrand, S.Goodman, B.Gibson, A.Anderson

Emerg: J.Ransfield, D.Kimmince

In: J.Membrey, K.Deegan

Out: T.Randall (injured), S.Law

GIANTS

B: E.Swanson, S.Walker, C.Lawton

HB: A.Farrugia, J.Dal Pos, A.Williams

C: M.Nguyen

HF: R.Beeson, P.McWilliams, A.Schmidt

F: K.Stanton, A.Saundry, A.Guest

Foll: R.Tomkins, B.Tully, M.Collier

I/C: N.Barr, E.Ross, E.McKinnon, J.Bibby, K.De Pellegrini, E.Brush

Emerg: H.Wallett, C.Briggs

In: A.Saundry

Out: J.Barclay

Tayla Harris marks in front of a Collingwood defender.

WESTERN BULLDOGS v COLLINGWOOD

Saturday, February 25 at Whitten Oval, 6.40pm (EDT)

BULLDOGS

B: K.Lamb, H.Scott, B.Hunt

HB: L.Williams, A.O’Connor, H.Wildes

C: J.Lambert

HF: N.Callinan, K.Brennan, B.Lochland

F: K.McLeod, E.Gamble, K.Tyndall

Foll: L.Spark, E.Kearney, E.Blackburn

I/C: K.Ebb, L.Birch, A.Gogos, M.McDonald, L.Moorecroft, T.Ernst

Emerg: L.Bailey, C.Clarkson

In: L.Moorecroft, K.Brennan, M.McDonald

Out: C.Clarkson, J.Gardner, R.Neaves

MAGPIES

B: C.McIntosh, S.Livingstone, C.Edwards

HB: S.Chiocci, N.Stevens, M.Hutchins

C: A.Barden

HF: A.Eva, S.D’Arcy, J.Cameron

F: E.Grant, M.Hope, J.Garner

Foll: E.King, L.Tesoriero, B.White

I/C: T.Morgan, M.Kuys, G.Walker, R.Schleicher, B.Bonnici, C.Bernardi

Emerg: P.Cula-Reid, K.Sheahan

No change

FREMANTLE v ADELAIDE

Sunday, February 26 at Fremantle Oval, 6.35pm (EDT)

DOCKERS

B: G.O’Sullivan, T.Bresland, C.Davidson

HB: K.Donnellan, A.Chuot, S.Cain

C: E.Antonio

HF: L.Filocamo, H.Miller, B.Whyte

F: D.Hooker, A.Lavell, A.Sharp

Foll: K.Clinch, M.Caulfield, K.Bentley

I/C: T.Angel, D.Okely, G.Houghton, K.Phillips, S.Barr, B.Smith

Emerg: B.Devlyn, T.Golisano

In: B.Whyte, M.Caulfield

Out: T.Haynes, T.Golisano

CROWS

B: D.Cox, S.Perkins, C.Cramey

HB: R.Killian, S.Allan, E.Phillips

C: G.Bevan

HF: K.Gibson, J.Sedunary, H.Anderson

F: D.Varnhagen, T.Radan, T.Thorn

Foll: R.Metcalfe, A.Holmes, C.Randall

I/C: E.Marinoff, J.McCormick, M.Hollick, S.Thompson, A.Foley, S.Riley

Emerg: L.O’Shea, J.Mules

In: S.Allan, M.Hollick

Out: A.Hatchard

Originally published as AFL Womens Round 4 teams: Katie Brennan back for Western Bulldogs, Carlton take injury hit