Hawthorn has made one change for its first-ever clash with Collingwood at Victoria Park on Saturday afternoon.
Emerging Hawk Hayley McLaughlin will make her AFLW debut after impressing since arriving at the club as part of the AFLW Expansion Pre-Signing Period last year.
McLaughlin comes into the side in place of young defender Laura Elliott, who has been omitted for this weekend's match.
Hawthorn General Manager of Football Operations Max Bailey congratulated McLaughlin on her debut.
“We’re so proud of the work Hayley has undertaken since arriving at the club last year,” Bailey said.
“She is a tough and versatile footballer with great endurance who I’m sure Hawks fans will love watching.
“We’re looking forward to seeing her run out against the Pies on Saturday and are confident she will form a key part of our future at the Hawks.”
WEEK 2 TEAM
Collingwood v Hawthorn
Saturday 7 September
Victoria Park, 1.05pm
In: Hayley McLaughlin (debut)
Out: Laura Elliott (omitted)
B: Tilly Lucas-Rodd, Emily Everist
HB: Laura Stone, Jenna Richardson, Mattea Breed
C: Hayley McLaughlin, Casey Sherriff, Kaitlyn Ashmore
HF: Greta Bodey, Bridie Hipwell, Aileen Gilroy
F: Aine McDonagh, Jess Vukic
R: Lucy Wales, Emily Bates, Eliza West
INT: Tamara Smith, Ainslie Kemp, Charlotte Baskaran, Jasmine Fleming, Mikayla Williamson
EMER: Laura Elliott, Mackenzie Eardley, Louise Stephenson
