Emily Goodsir will make her AFL Women’s debut in the GIANTS’ clash with Adelaide at Hisense Stadium on Sunday.

The New South Wales product replaces Jess Allan who has been withdrawn due to illness. 

Allan travelled with the team to Adelaide on Saturday but presented with symptoms of the common cold and after failing to pass a fitness test on Sunday morning has been replaced in the side. 

Allan has been assessed by the team doctor, has not needed to be isolated from the team and has shown no symptoms associated with COVID-19. 

Goodsir, a hard-bodied midfielder who can also play forward, was selected by the GIANTS with pick 76 of the 2019 NAB AFLW Draft. 

The 27-year-old had an outstanding 2019 playing with East Coast Eagles in the AFL Sydney competition, finishing runner-up in the competition’s Best and Fairest – the Mostyn Medal – and performed strongly for the GIANTS in their VFL Women’s campaign.

Goodsir becomes the third GIANT to make their AFLW debut in 2020 and becomes the 54^th woman to represent the GIANTS. 

You can watch Goodsir’s debut live and free on 7Mate in NSW and the ACT, via the AFL Women’s Official App or by subscription through Fox Footy or Kayo Sports.