Hawthorn has made three changes to its side ahead of its match-up against Fremantle on Sunday afternoon at Fremantle Oval.
Lively forward Sophie Locke comes into the side for her first game of the year while fellow forward Hayley McLaughlin and gritty midfielder/ forward Kristy Stratton have also been recalled.
As communicated in Thursday's squad announcement, Bridie Hipwell has been managed and Mattea Breed comes out of the team due to injury. Tahlia Fellows has been omitted.
This match will also mark Kaitlyn Ashmore's 75th in the AFLW, becoming the second Hawk to reach the special milestone and following in the footsteps of Captain Emily Bates.
Hawthorn General Manager of Football Operations Max Bailey congratulated Ashmore and also detailed the changes to Sunday's side.
"Firstly, a big congratulations to Kaitlyn who has been selected for her 75th AFLW match on Sunday. It's a wonderful achievement and we're all really proud of her," Bailey said.
"As for the additions to the side, we're really pleased to see Sophie Locke, Hayley McLaughlin and Kristy Stratton make the trip west to face Fremantle.
"Sophie and Hayley have been performing well in scrimmage matches while Kristy is feeling refreshed after being managed for our Wednesday night win over Gold Coast.
"We're looking forward to a great game against Fremantle on Sunday with the hope of notching up our sixth win of the season."
WEEK 6 TEAM
Fremantle v Hawthorn
Sunday 6 October
Fremantle Oval, Perth
5.05pm AEDT / 2.05pm AWST
IN: Hayley McLaughlin, Sophie Locke, Kristy Stratton
OUT: Mattea Breed (Injured), Bridie Hipwell (Managed), Tahlia Fellows (Omitted)
B: Tilly Lucas-Rodd, Emily Everist
HB: Tamara Smith, Ainslie Kemp, Jenna Richardson
C: Kaitlyn Ashmore, Jasmine Fleming, Mikayla Williamson
HF: Greta Bodey, Mackenzie Eardley, Aileen Gilroy
F: Aine McDonagh, Jess Vukic
R: Lucy Wales, Emily Bates, Eliza West
INT: Laura Stone, Laura Elliott, Kristy Stratton, Sophie Locke, Hayley McLaughlin
EMER: Louise Stephenson, Tahlia Fellows, Charlotte Baskaran
