Where and When: Sunday, September 4 at 3:10pm at Manuka Oval.
Tickets: Tickets to Sunday’s match are currently on sale and available through Ticketek or by clicking HERE. GIANTS AFLW Season Seven members are entitled to game day access at both home and away games. Simply redeem your ticket through the GIANTS club app to attend Sunday’s match.
Last Time They Met: It won’t be the first time that the Lions have travelled to Manuka Oval with the two teams last meeting in the nation’s capital in round six, 2021. It was a dominant display by the 2021 premiers who looked in control from the start. The GIANTS didn’t get a major until the third quarter, but it was a memorable moment with the six points marking the first goal for Katherine Smith in the orange and charcoal.
TV & Online: The match will be broadcast live from 3:00pm on 7Mate in NSW and ACT, as well as Foxtel, Kayo and the Official AFLW App.
What it Means for the GIANTS: The GIANTS will relish in the opportunity to welcome in their first home fixture for season seven in Canberra, as well as another chance to put into play their new game plan. The GIANTS weren’t far off the mark in their opening round clash, but unable to capitalise in crucial moments. Well aware of the quality of opposition, the GIANTS will need to play smart in attack and tight in defence.
Where’s the Opposition At: The Lions recorded the biggest win of the opening round, defeating Fremantle by 49 points at the Gabba. The Lions scored 11.10 thanks to 45 inside 50s. Last season's league best and fairest Emily Bates continued her hot form, while fellow All-Australian Orla O'Dwyer was also highly influential with her 20 disposals and two smart goals. In a blow for the premiership favourites, skilful defender Lily Postlethwaite has been ruled out for the season with an ACL injury.
Player watch: Cambridge McCormick – after losing Fleur Davies to injury on the eve of the season, the number one ruck role suits entirely with the new draftee, with support from Brid Stack and replacement player Grace Hill. McCormick made her debut in last week’s round one clash with the Bulldogs, recording 18 hit outs, nine disposals and two marks. McCormick will be in familiar territory this week as the former Lions train-on player returns to Canberra where she has spent the past two seasons playing in the AFL Canberra Women’s competition.
In the Mix: With no new additions to the GIANTS’ injury list and a promising start from the new-look team and new-look game plan, it’s hard to predict what/if changes new Head Coach Cam Bernasconi will make. Just four players are currently available for selection to play their first game of season 2022.
For all the latest injury news check out our AFLW Rehab Report: Round 2
