The VFLW Cats have made three changes for Saturday's clash with Carlton at Deakin University. 

In exciting news for Geelong supporters, new AFLW recruit Caitie Tipping will pull on the Hoops for the first time against the Blues in Round 2. 

A multi-sport talented athlete, Tipping was a member of the Australian women’s national volleyball program before switching codes to AFLW, signing with Geelong's AFLW list heading into the 2025 season. 

AFLW Cats Secure Australian Volleyballer

Faith Qoon will also make her VFLW debut for the Cats, while Madeline Sexton has been named for her first game of the season. 

Geelong captain, Mel Staunton will miss the clash with Carlton, as will Simone Nalder (stomach) and Brooke Bailey (omitted). 

The VFLW Cats will be back in action against Carlton at Deakin University on Saturday, with the match set to kick off at 12.05pm. 

All matches in the 2025 Smithy’s VFL and VFLW seasons will be live streamed free via the AFL website, AFL Live Official App and VFL App. 

2025 VFLW Round 2 

Geelong Cats v Carlton
Deakin University, Waurn Ponds
12.05pm AEST, Saturday 26 April

In: Faith Qoon, Madeline Sexton, Caitie Tipping

Out: Simone Nalder (stomach), Mel Staunton (unavailable), Brooke Bailey (omitted)

New: Faith Qoon (North Geelong/Geelong Falcons), Caitie Tipping (Volleyball Australia)

Full Back M.Sexton (28) A.Duff (53)  
Half-Back L.Marescuk (63) M.Walton (49) E.Cook (80)
Centre C.Tyrrell (65) L.Jordan (18) M.Morrissy (57)
Half-Forward B.Pratt (36) J.Woods (56) P.Schaap (35)
Full Forward S.White (31) H.Peck (37)  
Follower J.Fitzgerald (51) Z.Cowan (50) A.Favell (42)
Interchange C.Tipping (4) S.Mahar (40) F.Qoon (70)
  C.Bryant (81) S.O'Kane (33)  
Emergency B.Bailey (58) O.Stewart (34) K.Gray (68)