Essendon VFLW has named its side to face Williamstown in round two.
Among four changes for the Dons, three AFLW-listed players will get their first hit-outs for 2024, including Steph Wales and Mia Busch.
AFLW Draftee Amy Gaylor will make her debut for the club, while VFLW recruit Sarah Ford is also set to don the sash for the first time.
Tyla Crabtree and Chloe Prpic will miss through injury, while Kyla Tracey (a late in last week) makes way.
The Bombers will face Williamstown at the NEC Hangar this Saturday, kicking off at 12:05pm AEDT.
Essendon VFLW round two team v Williamstown
| B | M. Ford (42) | M. Robinson (80) | |
| HB | A. Van Loon (26) | E. Chaston (61) | C. Adams (15) |
| C | A. Gaylor (23) | M. Busch (28) | D. Ryan (51) |
| HF | A. Jordan (62) | L. Williamson (13) | S. Orritt (68) |
| F | J. Richardson (52) | O. Manfre (43) | |
| R | S. Wales (30) | A. Melnikas (64) | R. Mahony (78) |
| INT | R. Murdoch (72) | A. Cariss-Brett (41) | T. Davidge (77) |
| S. Ford (45) | K. Russell (50) | ||
| EMG | K. Tracey (46) | E. Gallagher (66) | L. Bateman (63) |
Ins: Gaylor, Busch, Wales, Ford
Outs: Crabtree (inj), Prpic (inj), Tracey, Molan
