North Melbourne has finalised its squad ahead of its third season in the VFLW competition.

Coached by Steph Binder, the Kangaroos will be striving towards a maiden finals campaign this year, after narrowly missing out on the top six in 2022 by four points and percentage.

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Former AFLW Blue Jess Jones will lead the charge on-field after being announced as captain last month.

She'll be supported by vice-captains Brooke Slaney and Brittany Gibson, with Teagan Bradley, Emily Paterno and Mietta McDonald to round out the leadership group.

Annabel Scott and Jess Mourney will wear the blue and white again, while ex-Geelong AFLW player Madisen Maguire and Essendon VFLW premiership player Marianna Anthony have joined Jones as exciting inclusions from rival clubs.

A trip down the highway awaits North Melbourne this weekend, with its Round 1 clash scheduled for Saturday afternoon against Geelong at Deakin University in Waurn Ponds.

2023 VFLW playing list

1. Felicity Theodore, 2. Jess Mourney, 3. Dalia Edward, 4. Audrey Rhodes, 5. Mietta McDonald, 6. Marianna Anthony, 7. Brooke Slaney (VC), 8. Jennifer Guy, 9. Georgia Nicholas, 10. Ciara Fitzgerald, 11. Madisen Maguire, 12. Reni Hicks, 13. Elisha King, 14. Marli Klaumanns-Moller, 15. Gen Walsh, 16. Zara Flanigan, 17. Jess Jones (C), 18. Ash Melnikas, 19. Teah Stepan, 20. Kiara Delia, 21. Emily Paterno, 22. Mara McSweeney, 23. Annabel Scott, 24. Ellie Macdonald, 25. Nikita Wright, 26. Jess Nursey, 27. Paige Ryan, 28. Margie Purcell, 29. Annie Xanthos, 30. Jade Hillas, 31. Kayla Peake, 33. Teagan Bradley, 35. Mackie Sutcliffe, 41. Robyn Randell, 44. Hailey Birch, 57. Brittany Gibson (VC)