Geelong will continue its preparations for the upcoming AFLW season, when they head to Windy Hill for a practice match against Essendon on Saturday. 

The Cats have named a strong team for their final warm up game, with a squad of 24 players set to face the Bombers led by captain Meg McDonald.  

Saturday’s match will commence at 1.00pm, with Geelong’s preparation ramping up ahead of their AFLW season opener on August 31.  

Entry is free with a free live stream available via the website.  

Match Details  

Geelong v Essendon 
1.00pm AEST, Saturday August 17 
Windy Hill, Essendon 

Team Selection 

The Cats have selected a similar team to the one that faced Collingwood in a match simulation last week, with Anna-Rose Kennedy the only inclusion.  

 
Injury Report 

Click here to see the full AFLW injury update for this week’s practice match.  

Two Players to Watch 

Aishling Moloney 
 
Moloney made a huge impression in her first AFLW season in 2023, winning the AFLPA’s best first year player award after making a smooth transition from Gaelic football to Aussie rules.  

The Irish star booted 10 goals in 2023 including an impressive three goal haul against Melbourne in round five and is heavily tipped to be influential in the Cats 2024 campaign.  

Abbey McDonald 

McDonald showed plenty of exciting signs in the first games of her AFLW career, displaying great composure and skills as an attacking small defender.  

The young gun played seven games with the Cats VFLW side in 2024, showing huge signs of growth while averaging over 25 disposals per game.  

Broadcast   

Geelong will provide a live stream for Saturday’s game, starting from 1.00pm at Windy Hill.  

Follow the attached link to view the stream, which will commence in line with the opening bounce at 1.00pm.