The Western Bulldogs will field eight debutants in their Week 1 clash against GWS at Manuka Oval this Saturday afternoon.
As revealed earlier this week, the Dogs’ four first-round draftees – Kristie-Lee Weston-Turner, Brooke Barwick, Elaine Grigg and Cleo Buttifant – will make their league debuts.
Recruits Lauren Ahrens, Jasmyn Smith, Ellie Gavalas and Analea McKee will also celebrate Club debuts.
Ahrens (47 games at Gold Coast) and Gavalas (41 games at North Melbourne) add the most experience of the group.
We'll have 4️⃣ Club debutants take the field this weekend against the Giants. Go well Loz, Noodles, Gav, and Jas 😍 pic.twitter.com/HThm3jx2se
— WesternBulldogs AFLW (@BulldogsW) August 29, 2024
De Berry will start at half-forward in her first official outing as captain, with Ellie Blackburn and Isabelle Pritchard to attend the first centre bounce.
New coach Tam Hyett will be keen on her side starting their 2024 campaign on a high when they meet the Giants at 1.05pm on Saturday.
The match will be broadcast via Fox Footy and Kayo Sports.
