The Gold Coast SUNS team for Sunday’s Elimination Final has been locked in with five changes made to take on the Hawks.
As confirmed on Thursday evening, Clara Fitzpatrick will return to play her 50th game as one of five inclusions alongside Charlotte Wilson who has also been named for her first appearance of the season.
StreetSmarts SUNS Academy graduates and All Australian squad member Daisy D’Arcy and Ava Usher, as well as young forward Dekota Baron, round out a quintet of strong inclusions to face Hawthorn on Sunday evening.
Meara Girvan and Rhianna Ingram (concussion protocols) come out of the Round 12 side alongside Mia Salisbury, Elise Barwick and Alannah Welsh (all omitted).
Salisbury and Welsh remain among the emergencies alongside Katie Lynch.
The team in total features 11 graduates from the StreetSmarts SUNS Academy, including products from several Gold Coast clubs including Burleigh Bombers, Southport Sharks, Surfers Paradise Demons, Broadbeach Cats and Bond University.
It’s the SUNS first AFLW Finals appearance since 2023 and just its second home final.
Gates are open from 1pm ahead of a 2:05pm first bounce. For all the key SUNS AFLW finals information, visit the SUNS Finals Hub here.
Tickets are available from just $15 for adults with free entry for juniors, secure your tickets here.
