Hawthorn has made one change for the Thursday night clash with the Cats, recalling Tahlia Fellows for the trip to GMHBA Stadium.
The 24-year-old comes into the line-up for her first game of the 2024 season having played eight games in 2023.
Her selection comes off the back of Bridie Hipwell’s omission, after she was managed for the clash with lower leg soreness.
Hawthorn General Manager of Football Operations Max Bailey said it's exciting for Fellows to get her chance.
“It’s great to see Tahlia earn her spot back in the team this week," Bailey said.
“Tahlia's inclusion is reward for the work she’s put into earning her spot back in the team, and for the strong form she showed in our most recent scrimmage matches.
"We’re excited about what she can contribute on Thursday night.”
WEEK 5 TEAM
Geelong Cats v Hawthorn
Thursday 26 September
GMHBA Stadium, 7.15pm
In: Tahlia Fellows
Out: Bridie Hipwell (Managed)
B: Mackenzie Eardley, Emily Everiest
HB: Kaitlyn Ashmore, Ainslie Kemp, Jenna Richardson
C: Tilly Lucas-Rodd, Laura Stone, Mikayla Williamson
HF: Jasmine Fleming, Mattea Breed, Aileen Gilroy
F: Greta Bodey, Aine McDonagh
R: Lucy Wales, Emily Bates, Eliza West
INT: Tahlia Fellows, Louise Stephenson, Laura Elliott, Tamara Smith, Kristy Stratton
EMER: Hayley McLaughlin, Charlotte Baskaran, Jess Vukic
