The North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos have named an unchanged line-up for Sunday's first-ever AFLW meeting with Essendon at Windy Hill.
Pacy Irishwoman Erika O'Shea retains her place in the team despite finishing the Week 7 clash with Sydney in a moonboot.
The defender fell awkwardly in a challenge late in the final quarter but was cleared of a serious ankle sprain before training on Wednesday.
AFLW W7 match highlights: North Melbourne v Sydney
The Kangaroos and Swans clash in week seven of the 2024 NAB AFLW Season
Club champs Jasmine Garner and Ash Riddell will start on the ball as they aim to continue the form that has them competing for top spot on the AFLW Champion Player of the Year award leaderboard.
The Roos will battle the Bombers without skipper Emma Kearney, who remains four weeks away from a potential return to action as she recovers from a serious hamstring injury.
Injury List
| Player | Injury | Estimated Return |
|---|---|---|
35. Jenna Bruton |
Hamstring | 3-4 weeks |
|
9. Emma Kearney |
Hamstring | 3-4 weeks |
|
12. Nicole Bresnehan |
Knee | 2 months |
|
15. Amy Smith |
Knee | Season |
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North Melbourne remains undefeated in 2024 and currently sits atop the League ladder with seven wins and one draw, with its latest result being a thumping 60-point win over the Swans in North Hobart.
Defender Eliza Shannon, winger Lulu Pullar and young gun Ella Slocombe are this week's three emergencies.
