Essendon has named its side for the final match of its inaugural season against traditional rivals Carlton.

After waiting all year, 19-year old Bella Nichols has seized her chance to make her debut in Round 16.

Following last week’s loss to Williamstown, the Bombers will finish at the foot of the table in their first season of VFL Women’s regardless of Saturday’s result.

Essendon will play Carlton at Windy Hill from 3pm on Saturday following the VFLM’s clash with the Northern Blues.

B

20. J Anwyl

17. T Hetherington

41. M Warburton

HB

27. A Morcom

25. R Neaves

7. K Hicks

C

18. K Heil

8. H Bullas

9. L Williams

HF

16. L Morecroft

35. V Moreau

1. J Trend

F

3. M DeMatteo

4. N Hardy

6. A Quigley

R

30. S Nalder

44. M Collier

22. N MacDonald

Int

26. A Madden

19. B Winbanks

15. L Caruso

 

46. C Ugle

Emg

28. C Portlock

37. I Malliaras

45. E Flack

 

38. A Ward

23P

23. A Nichols