Walyalup welcomes the return of defender Ash Brazill from concussion for Sunday’s clash with Richmond.
Brazill has been named at centre-half back alongside second gamer Holly Egan and Sarah Verrier.
Brazill announced on Tuesday that the 2026 AFLW season will be her last as a player. The 36-year-old set to take up the newly created role of Head Coach and Operations Manager with Peel Thunder’s WAFLW team for the 2027 season.
The experienced defender comes back into the Walyalup side to take on the Tigers this Sunday at Ikon Park.
Fellow defender Madi Scanlon is also set to return for the first time in 2026 after recovering well from a foot issue sustained in the pre-season.
Scanlon will start on the bench with Georgie Brisbane, Noa McNaughton, Meg Kauffman, and Bella Smith.
The emergencies for the clash are Tunisha Kikoak, Evie Parker, and Monique Bessen.
As confirmed in Thursday's Squad announcement, reigning Fremantle best and fairest winner Aisling McCarthy will miss the Tigers clash due to knee soreness following last weekend’s six-point loss to Carlton, while young defender Indi Strom has been omitted.
Sunday’s clash will commence at 10:35am WST at Ikon Park, Melbourne and will be broadcast live on Fox and 7mate from 10.00am WST, as well as streamed live on Kayo and Binge.
