Georgia Clark, a promising young forward, is set to make her return to Collingwood’s AFLW lineup for their Week Nine clash against Carlton on Sunday afternoon. This exciting return sees Clark stepping in for Eliza James, who will be sidelined due to a concussion sustained during last week’s game against the Adelaide Crows. Following a significant collision early in the match, James entered the league’s concussion protocols, marking the sole change in the Magpies’ lineup from the previous week.
The game holds particular significance as Collingwood pursues their second victory of the season, entering what will be their second-last match of the 2024 AFLW season. Key defenders Ruby Schleicher and Lucy Cronin have consistently shined throughout the season, making notable contributions to the team’s defense. Schleicher, one of the three Vice-Captains, has shown exemplary leadership, while first-year player Cronin has quickly established herself as a formidable presence, capturing the attention of fans and opponents alike.
Adding to the excitement, this game marks a historic moment for the Magpies, as they face the Blues for the first time at Victoria Park. Since 2017, all matchups between these teams have been held at Ikon Park, making this encounter a fresh chapter in their competitive history.
Coinciding with the start of Indigenous Round, the Magpies will be wearing a specially designed guernsey created by Uncle Trevor Davis, father of Collingwood legend Leon Davis. This distinctive guernsey was first worn by the Collingwood men’s team during the AFL’s Sir Doug Nicholls Round earlier in the year and carries a deeply meaningful design. Inspired by Uncle Trevor’s artwork titled ‘Healing,’ the guernsey symbolizes the club’s ongoing journey toward reconciliation and growth. Uncle Trevor, a proud Wadjuk, Ballardong, Wilman, Wongi, and Noongar man, crafted the piece to represent a healing process that the club has embraced over recent years.
The match kicks off at 3:05 pm on Sunday, and fans can catch all the action live on Channel 7 as Collingwood aims for a memorable performance on this special occasion.