Collingwood AFLW Coach Sam Wright has named the Magpies’ extended squad for Sunday’s Round 4 clash with North Melbourne at Arden Street Oval.
After missing last week’s clash with Narrm due to concussion, AFLW Captain Ruby Schleicher will make her return on Sunday afternoon in the midfield alongside 2024 draftee Ash Centra and fellow inaugural Pie Brit Bonnici.
Currently averaging 24 disposals and 11 tackles in her 10th AFLW season, Bonnici will look to continue her stellar form against the Roos.
Second-year Irish defender Muireann Atkinson will also return after being a late out in last week's clash with Narrm due to illness.
Making way in the side is Alana Porter and Georgia Clark, who have both been omitted.
After narrowly losing to top side Narrm last week at Collingwood’s spiritual home of Victoria Park, the Pies will look to go one better over reigning Premiers North Melbourne, who have won their last 15 matches.
The two sides, who haven’t played each other since October 2022, will meet for just the sixth time in AFLW history this Sunday at Arden Street Oval.
Porter, Eliza James and Georgia Clark will be the emergencies.
Collingwood fans can watch the game live on Fox Footy and kayosports.com.au, with the first bounce at 3:05pm (AEST).
AFLW ROUND 4
North Melbourne v Collingwood
Sunday 7 September, 3:05pm
Arden Street Oval, Wurundjeri
