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Richmond will meet Geelong for their season opener this Sunday afternoon at GMHBA Stadium.
MATCH DETAILS
Round 1, Geelong v Richmond
Sunday August 28, 4:10pm AEST
GMHBA Stadium
WHERE TO WATCH
The Round 1 clash will be broadcast live on Channel 7 from 4.00pm AEST.
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT
The team for each match is announced at 6.20pm (AEST) the night before the game.
Richmond's Round 1 side to face Geelong will be announced this Saturday, August 27th.
Stay tuned on Richmond Women's social accounts and Richmond's Website and App.
WHAT ARE WE WEARING?
Richmond will be wearing the AFLW Season 7 Home Guernsey.
R1 preview
Geelong v Richmond at GMHBA Stadium, 4:10pm AEST
A more exciting fixture to close the round than most might realise, these are two sides who are desperately looking to move up the ladder this season.
Richmond looks ready to genuinely challenge for finals for the first time, with its quick ball movement from a newly deep midfield into a forward line loaded with Courtney Wakefield, Katie Brennan, Sarah D'Arcy, and Stephanie Williams.
Without the ever-reliable interceptor Maddy McMahon down back for Geelong, Richmond's marking prowess will no doubt be front of mind for the home side.
Should they allow enough supply, the Tigers have the potential to pile on a big score, which would be worst case scenario for the Cats.
To combat this, Geelong needs to become more efficient out of the contest.
Winning clearances as they have done in recent seasons, but actually turn that into attacking drives.
Tip: The Tigers look the goods this season. Richmond by 12 points.
AFLW Tigers lock in Round 1 side
Richmond AFLW has locked in its line-up for Sunday's season opener against Geelong at GMHBA Stadium.
The Tigers will unveil five players for their first AFLW outings in the Yellow and Black, including two AFLW debutants.
Draftees Eilish Sheerin and Katelyn Cox have been named to make their AFLW debuts in the Round 1 clash against the Cats.
Mature-age recruit Sheerin was Richmond's second selection in the draft with pick No. 58.
A story of persistence, the 29-year-old missed her chance to get on a AFLW list in 2020 due to an ACL injury.
After working her way back to fitness, she was a standout in the 2022 AFL Sydney season with the Inner West Magpies, before earning her place on Richmond's list.
Cox, selected by the Tigers with pick No. 60 in the 2022 AFLW Draft in June, was included in North Melbourne's AFLW list as a forward/midfielder in 2021 as a replacement player, but did not feature in the season due injury.
The small defender is renowned for her hard work and explosive speed.
The 24-year-old will now wear guernsey No. 17 for the upcoming season, with recently-signed Tiger Amelia Peck to take on No. 36, which was previously given to Cox.
Sign and trade recruits Libby Graham, Stephanie Williams and Grace Egan will all run out for the first time as AFLW Tigers.
Egan, 22, a former VFLW Tiger who played the past three seasons with Carlton’s AFLW team, will be an important addition to the Tigers' midfield brigade with her hard tackling and composure with ball in hand.
Twenty-four-year-old Graham proved impressive in defence throughout Richmond's pre-season matches.
The former GWS Giant will add depth to the Tigers backline stocks in the absence of injured Harriet Cordner.
Williams, who arrived at Richmond via Geelong, was also lively during the Tigers' pre-season hit-outs.
The explosive forward, who has four AFLW games to her name, will line up against her old side on Sunday.
Skipper Katie Brennan will miss the season opener as she continues to recover from a foot injury.
Sarah Hosking will captain the side for the first time in her absence.
Richmond's three emergencies for the Cats game are Kodi Jacques, Meg Macdonald and Jemima Woods
Backs
Bec Miller 15 Libby Graham 18
Half-Backs
Eilish Sheerin 31 Sarah D'Arcy 12 Maddie Shevlin 35
Centreline
Sarah Hosking 7 Grace Egan 2 Ellie McKenzie 22
Half-Forwards
Emelia Yassir 27 Katelyn Cox 17 Meagan Kiely 13
Forwards
Steph Williams 26 Courtney Wakefield 8
Followers
Gabby Seymour 28 Monique Conti 4 Tessa Lavey 37
Interchange:
Bethany Lynch 20 Poppy Kelly 14 Sophie Molan 1
Kate Dempsey 19 Stella Reid 25
Emergency
Kodi Jacques 10 Meg Macdonald 38 Jemima Woods 29
SUNDAY TEAMS: Tigers skipper to miss
RICHMOND skipper Katie Brennan has fallen short in her bid to be fit for round one.
Brennan had an operation on her foot over the off-season, and was named a test for this weekend but was ultimately not selected in the side to face Geelong.
GEELONG
B: C.Gunjaca 26 A.Johnson 2
HB: C.Emonson 16 M.McDonald - C 11 G.Rankin 10
C: M.Bowen 1 G.Prespakis 41 N.Morrison 9
HF: R.Kearns 22 J.Parry 5 D.Moloney 4
F: C.Scheer 14 K.Darby 8
Foll: O.Fuller 13 R.Webster 21 A.McDonald 3
I/C: Z.Friswell 20 M.Skinner 25 S.Scott 15 G.Clarke 17 J.Crockett-Grills 6
Emerg: M.Keryk 45 L.Gardiner 18 K.Scoullar 29
RICHMOND
B: L.Graham 18 R.Miller 15
HB: S.D'Arcy 12 M.Shevlin 35 E.Sheerin 31
C: S.Hosking - C 7 G.Egan 2 E.McKenzie 22
HF: E.Yassir 27 M.Kiely 13 K.Cox 17
F: C.Wakefield 8 S.Williams 26
Foll: G.Seymour 28 M.Conti 4 T.Lavey 37
I/C: B.Lynch 20 P.Kelly 14 S.Molan 1 K.Dempsey 19 S.Reid 25
Emerg: K.Jacques 10 M.Macdonald 38 J.Woods 29
Injury List
Unavailable
Katie Brennan – Foot
Jess Hosking – Suspension – Round 2
Richmond will meet Geelong for their season opener this Sunday afternoon at GMHBA Stadium.
MATCH DETAILS
Round 1, Geelong v Richmond
Sunday August 28, 4:10pm AEST
GMHBA Stadium
WHERE TO WATCH
The Round 1 clash will be broadcast live on Channel 7 from 4.00pm AEST.
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT
The team for each match is announced at 6.20pm (AEST) the night before the game.
Richmond's Round 1 side to face Geelong will be announced this Saturday, August 27th.
Stay tuned on Richmond Women's social accounts and Richmond's Website and App.
WHAT ARE WE WEARING?
Richmond will be wearing the AFLW Season 7 Home Guernsey.
R1 preview
Geelong v Richmond at GMHBA Stadium, 4:10pm AEST
A more exciting fixture to close the round than most might realise, these are two sides who are desperately looking to move up the ladder this season.
Richmond looks ready to genuinely challenge for finals for the first time, with its quick ball movement from a newly deep midfield into a forward line loaded with Courtney Wakefield, Katie Brennan, Sarah D'Arcy, and Stephanie Williams.
Without the ever-reliable interceptor Maddy McMahon down back for Geelong, Richmond's marking prowess will no doubt be front of mind for the home side.
Should they allow enough supply, the Tigers have the potential to pile on a big score, which would be worst case scenario for the Cats.
To combat this, Geelong needs to become more efficient out of the contest.
Winning clearances as they have done in recent seasons, but actually turn that into attacking drives.
Tip: The Tigers look the goods this season. Richmond by 12 points.
AFLW Tigers lock in Round 1 side
Richmond AFLW has locked in its line-up for Sunday's season opener against Geelong at GMHBA Stadium.
The Tigers will unveil five players for their first AFLW outings in the Yellow and Black, including two AFLW debutants.
Draftees Eilish Sheerin and Katelyn Cox have been named to make their AFLW debuts in the Round 1 clash against the Cats.
Mature-age recruit Sheerin was Richmond's second selection in the draft with pick No. 58.
A story of persistence, the 29-year-old missed her chance to get on a AFLW list in 2020 due to an ACL injury.
After working her way back to fitness, she was a standout in the 2022 AFL Sydney season with the Inner West Magpies, before earning her place on Richmond's list.
Cox, selected by the Tigers with pick No. 60 in the 2022 AFLW Draft in June, was included in North Melbourne's AFLW list as a forward/midfielder in 2021 as a replacement player, but did not feature in the season due injury.
The small defender is renowned for her hard work and explosive speed.
The 24-year-old will now wear guernsey No. 17 for the upcoming season, with recently-signed Tiger Amelia Peck to take on No. 36, which was previously given to Cox.
Sign and trade recruits Libby Graham, Stephanie Williams and Grace Egan will all run out for the first time as AFLW Tigers.
Egan, 22, a former VFLW Tiger who played the past three seasons with Carlton’s AFLW team, will be an important addition to the Tigers' midfield brigade with her hard tackling and composure with ball in hand.
Twenty-four-year-old Graham proved impressive in defence throughout Richmond's pre-season matches.
The former GWS Giant will add depth to the Tigers backline stocks in the absence of injured Harriet Cordner.
Williams, who arrived at Richmond via Geelong, was also lively during the Tigers' pre-season hit-outs.
The explosive forward, who has four AFLW games to her name, will line up against her old side on Sunday.
Skipper Katie Brennan will miss the season opener as she continues to recover from a foot injury.
Sarah Hosking will captain the side for the first time in her absence.
Richmond's three emergencies for the Cats game are Kodi Jacques, Meg Macdonald and Jemima Woods
Backs
Bec Miller 15 Libby Graham 18
Half-Backs
Eilish Sheerin 31 Sarah D'Arcy 12 Maddie Shevlin 35
Centreline
Sarah Hosking 7 Grace Egan 2 Ellie McKenzie 22
Half-Forwards
Emelia Yassir 27 Katelyn Cox 17 Meagan Kiely 13
Forwards
Steph Williams 26 Courtney Wakefield 8
Followers
Gabby Seymour 28 Monique Conti 4 Tessa Lavey 37
Interchange:
Bethany Lynch 20 Poppy Kelly 14 Sophie Molan 1
Kate Dempsey 19 Stella Reid 25
Emergency
Kodi Jacques 10 Meg Macdonald 38 Jemima Woods 29
SUNDAY TEAMS: Tigers skipper to miss
RICHMOND skipper Katie Brennan has fallen short in her bid to be fit for round one.
Brennan had an operation on her foot over the off-season, and was named a test for this weekend but was ultimately not selected in the side to face Geelong.
GEELONG
B: C.Gunjaca 26 A.Johnson 2
HB: C.Emonson 16 M.McDonald - C 11 G.Rankin 10
C: M.Bowen 1 G.Prespakis 41 N.Morrison 9
HF: R.Kearns 22 J.Parry 5 D.Moloney 4
F: C.Scheer 14 K.Darby 8
Foll: O.Fuller 13 R.Webster 21 A.McDonald 3
I/C: Z.Friswell 20 M.Skinner 25 S.Scott 15 G.Clarke 17 J.Crockett-Grills 6
Emerg: M.Keryk 45 L.Gardiner 18 K.Scoullar 29
RICHMOND
B: L.Graham 18 R.Miller 15
HB: S.D'Arcy 12 M.Shevlin 35 E.Sheerin 31
C: S.Hosking - C 7 G.Egan 2 E.McKenzie 22
HF: E.Yassir 27 M.Kiely 13 K.Cox 17
F: C.Wakefield 8 S.Williams 26
Foll: G.Seymour 28 M.Conti 4 T.Lavey 37
I/C: B.Lynch 20 P.Kelly 14 S.Molan 1 K.Dempsey 19 S.Reid 25
Emerg: K.Jacques 10 M.Macdonald 38 J.Woods 29
Injury List
Unavailable
Katie Brennan – Foot
Jess Hosking – Suspension – Round 2
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