AFLW 2020 Preliminary Final: The Team

AFLW 2020 Preliminary Final COLLINGWOOD v NORTH MELBOURNE Time & Place: Saturday March 21, 12:40pm EDT Princes Park TV: 7mate, Live Stream, Fox Footy Weather: Min 14 Max 19 Chance of rain: 20% <1mm Wind: SSW 8kph Betting: Collingwood $3.60 North Melbourne $1.28

B:  9. Alana Porter, 12. Stacey Livingstone

HB:  23. Lauren Butler, 22. Sophie Casey, 14. Aishling Sheridan

C: 7. Sarah Rowe, 25. Mikala Cann, 17. Steph Chiocci

HF: 24. Sophie Alexander, 4. Sarah D’Arcy, 3. Brianna Davey

F: 13. Jaimee Lambert, 2. Chloe Molloy

R:  1. Sharni Layton, 8. Brit Bonnici, 15. Erica Fowler

Int: 11. Eliza Hynes, 35. Maddie Shevlin, 6. Jordyn Allen, 21. Jordan Membrey, 50. Ebony O’Dea

Emergencies: Stratton, Dargan. 

Collingwood News Collingwood has named an unchanged line-up for tomorrow’s Preliminary Final against North Melbourne, the first time this season the sides have met. It also marks the inaugural outing by Collingwood's AFLW side in a finals match. The Magpies have chosen the same starting 21 that defeated the Western Bulldogs by 32-points and Brisbane by 29-points in rounds five and six. Despite dislocating her finger during last weekend’s match, Sharni Layton remains in the side for Saturday's final. Sharni Layton to play How have the Pies performed to date? The Pies’ impressive 29-point victory over Brisbane on Saturday sees them remain in third position of Conference B. With no crowd present, it was tough conditions for all players. But the Pies remained composed smashing the Lions at contested footy (93-74) before getting their first interstate win this season. Brit Bonnici was a workhorse in the midfield racking up a game-high 26 disposals that saw her awarded the maximum 10 coaches votes. Alongside her was vice-captain, Brianna Davey who was outstanding with 22 disposals. How have the Kangaroos been tracking? The Kangaroos finished the revised season undefeated on top of conference A. The Roos most recently took down Geelong by 46 points in round six.   Former Pie, Jasmine Garner was again dominant in front of goals piling three majors on the board and currently leads the AFLPA coaches votes. What does this week’s game mean? Finishing the revised season in fourth position of Conference B, the Pies are one of eight teams to make the final series. A win would see the Magpies progress through to the first preliminary final where they’d meet the winner of Carlton and Brisbane, while a loss will put an end to the Pies’ 2020 campaign. Women's AFL Conference A leaders North Melbourne will play fourth-placed Conference B Collingwood in the first of the elimination semi-finals. The Roos have had a near faultless season to finish on top of the Conference A ladder, while Collingwood will be taking their fierce form of last week into tomorrow's game. Last time: North Melbourne 7.11 (53) defeated Collingwood 5.1 (31) at Docklands, round six, 2019 Form guide North Melbourne LWWWWW Collingwood WWLLWW North Melbourne will come into this game full of confidence, having won its past five. Emma King had a big impact after being moved to the ruck against Geelong, while the midfield depth is the envy of the competition. Collingwood's heads will be high after a commanding win over Brisbane away from home. The Magpies may well have the perfect foil to Jasmine Garner in Brianna Davey, the Pie able to both run in the middle and play in defence. Tip This was the one match-up not really wanted by North Melbourne. With no pressure of favouritism, Collingwood should push the Roos right to the line. Kangaroos by five points.