As the Collingwood Football Club gears up for its Week Nine NAB AFLW match against Carlton this Sunday, they face a significant challenge: the absence of star forward Eliza James. The match will take place at Victoria Park, marking an exciting moment as the Pies host their rivals on their home ground.
Eliza James sustained a concussion during a tough encounter in last week’s game against the Adelaide Crows. Following this incident, she has been placed under concussion protocols, leading to her unavailability for the upcoming match. The only change to the team from the previous week sees top-up player Sarah Ingram stepping in to fill her position. Ingram previously made her AFLW debut in Week 4B against the Western Bulldogs and will be joined by teammates Sarah Sansonetti, Georgia Clark, and