Geelong heads to IKON Park this Saturday for a Week 3 clash with Carlton, searching for their first win of the 2024 AFLW season.
The Cats were impressive in their Week 2 match against the Kangaroos but the two teams could not be split, the game finishing in a draw with Geelong recording their first points of the year.
There were plenty of positive signs for the Cats who led a number of statistical categories including inside 50’s (+11), centre clearances (+4) and tackles inside 50 (+6).
Awaiting Geelong in Week 3 is Carlton who are coming off their first win of the season, defeating Gold Coast by one point last Sunday in a thrilling contest.
Match Details
Carlton v Geelong
2.35pm AEST, Saturday September 14
IKON Park, Melbourne
Last Time We Met
It has been nearly three years since the last meeting between Geelong and Carlton, with the most recent clash coming in round two of the 2022 AFLW Season (Season 6).
The Cats challenged Carlton for most of the contest, Rachel Kearns booted her first AFLW goal but ultimately it was not enough as the Blues closed out a 14 point victory at GMHBA Stadium.
Becky Webster and Amy McDonald led the way for Geelong collecting 21 disposals each, while Maddy McMahon was sensational picking up a game high 10 intercept possessions.
Player to Watch
One Cat who has made a blistering start to the 2024 AFLW season is young gun Zali Friswell, the winger showing impressive signs across Geelong’s opening two weeks.
The 20 year old picked up a career high 19 disposals in the Week 1 clash against Melbourne, following up with another 18 possessions in Week 2 against the Kangaroos.
Noted as a big driver of Geelong’s ball movement, Friswell also showed her intensity in the contest laying seven tackles and picking up four intercept possessions against North Melbourne.
