The North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos have named their extended squad ahead of Sunday's Round 11 clash with St Kilda at North Hobart Oval.

As confirmed earlier on Thursday, 2023 draftee Ella Slocombe will make her AFLW debut in Tasmania.

The 19-year-old will become the fourth player to debut for the Kangaroos this season, following in the foosteps of Blaithin Bogue, Tessa Boyd and Amy Gavin Mangan.

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Ariana Hetherington, Georgia Stubs and Claire Mahony join Slocombe in the squad.

Star defender Emma Kearney is being managed ahead of finals as the Roos prepare to take on the in-form Saints.

Bouncedown at North Hobart Oval is scheduled for 1.05pm AEDT on Sunday afternoon.

Kangaroos v St Kilda

Round 11 •

North Hobart Oval, Hobart • TAS