Experienced pair Kim Rennie and Danielle Hardiman will return to bolster the North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos for Sunday's Pride Round clash against the GWS Giants at Arden St.
Rennie, who crossed from the Western Bulldogs in July's NAB AFLW Draft, has been named to play her second game in the ruck for the Kangaroos after recovering from a concussion suffered in the club's season opening win against Geelong.
Veteran defender Hardiman slots into the backline, having missed the Roos' fighting round two defeat by Adelaide due to health and safety protocols.
Youngster Alice O'Loughlin is coach Darren Crocker's third inclusion in the Roos' line-up for the match against the Giants. The athletic forward returns to the side after being omitted for the game against the Crows.
Grace Campbell, father-daughter recruit Amy Smith and injury replacement signing Lexi Hamilton make way this week, as the Kangaroos approach a full complement of available players for the first time this season.
Inspirational skipper Emma Kearney has been named at centre half-back despite revealing on Friday she is still feeling the effects of the bout with Covid-19 that sidelined her for the team's season opener.
The Roos will wear the club's first ever Pride Round guernsey at Arden St, with the club providing Covid-safe family activities on gameday and a free picnic blanket for all ticket-holders.
Kearney said celebrating the occasion in front of the Kangaroos faithful would be "really special".
North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos v GWS GIANTS, Round 3, 2022
B: 20. Jasmine Ferguson, 31. Danielle Hardiman
HB: 36. Brooke Brown, 9. Emma Kearney, 8. Aileen Gilroy
C: 10. Kaitlyn Ashmore, 25. Jasmine Garner, 3. Bella Eddey
HF: 1. Sophie Abbatangelo, 16. Tahlia Randall, 35. Jenna Bruton
F: 60. Emma King, 6. Alice O'Loughlin
R: 26. Kim Rennie, 23. Mia King, 7. Ash Riddell
I/C: 27. Jess Duffin, 12. Nicole Bresnehan, 22. Ellie Gavalas, 11. Daisy Bateman, 2. Daria Bannister
Emg: 15. Amy Smith, 43. Grace Campbell
In: O'Loughlin, Rennie, Hardiman
Out: Campbell, Smith, Lexi Hamilton
Your Guide to Gameday
Gates open at Arden St from 12.10pm on Sunday ahead of the opening bounce at 1.10pm AEDT.
Supporters are reminded that in the league's push to ensure a COVID-safe environment, no tickets will be available at the gate.
You can get your Pride Round ticket here, and support women's football and be part of history by becoming a Kangaroos member from $4.90 per month or $7.50 per month including access to all matches.
