Maddy Brancatisano is among four inclusions for Friday’s pivotal AFLW Round 5 clash against Collingwood at the Swinburne Centre.
The midfielder will play her first match of the season following a pre-season ankle injury. Vice-captain Jac Dupuy returns to the side, as does Lucy Single who was unavailable last weekend after being placed in concussion protocols.
As confirmed on Thursday morning, Bendigo product Keely Fullerton will also make her AFLW debut on Friday.
Katie Lynch has been managed for the contest while Kiara Bischa, Lauren McConville and Jordan Membrey have been omitted.
Clara Fitzpatrick has been included for what will be her 25th AFLW game.
Friday’s meeting is just the second between Gold Coast and Collingwood with the SUNS winning the first by 12 points last season.
First bounce is at 12:05pm Friday. Catch all the action on Fox Footy, Kayo and the Seven network (check your local guides).
