Dakota Davidson is set to return for the Lions Round 5 match against Hawthorn following a one-week suspension.

Davidson will replace Kiara Hillier in the squad to travel to Melbourne.

The Lions will take on new Hawks Emily Bates and Greta Bodey for the first time following their departure from Brisbane during the off season.

Lions AFLW Head coach Craig Starcevich will confirm his team on Friday at 5pm ahead of Sunday’s match.

Catch all the action live on 7mate, 7plus, Fox Footy and Kayo from 3:05pm AEST.

Round 5 Squad vs Hawthorn

#2 – Tahlia Hickie

#3 – Breanna Koenen

#4 – Caitlin Wendland*

#5 – Jade Ellenger

#6 – Lily Postlethwaite

#7 – Ellie Hampson

#8 – Jennifer Dunne

#9 – Orla O'Dwyer

#10 – Natalie Grider

#11 – Phoebe Monahan

#12 – Sophie Conway

#14 – Dakota Davidson

#15 – Poppy Boltz

#17 – Isabel Dawes

#18 – Ally Anderson

#20 – Shannon Campbell

#21 – Courtney Hodder

#23 – Dee Heslop

#25 – Cathy Svarc

#26 – Ella K. Smith

#27 – Mikayla Pauga

#28 – Charlotte Mullins

#31 – Taylor Smith

#33 – Analea McKee

*Denotes potential debut