The Brisbane Lions' Women's team have named a 23-women squad ahead of Sunday's season opener against the GWS GIANTS on home turf! 

First-year players Jesse Wardlaw and McKenzie Dowrick are certain to make their AFL Women's debut, both named in the starting line up for the Lions. 

Lauren Arnell, former iaugural captain at Carlton, will play her first AFLW game as Lion too.

A further four first-year Lions have been named in the extended interchange and will be awaiting the final team selection on Friday 1 February at 5.00pm EST.

Round 1 Lions v GIANTS
When: 4.05pm AEST, Sunday 3 February
Where: Moreton Bay Central Sports Complex, Burpengary

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For the latest updates before, during and after the match, keep an eye on the Lions AFLW Twitter and Instagram accounts. Join the conversation on the Lions v Giants Facebook Event or using the #AFLWLionsGiants hashtag!

The match will be broadcasted live on free-to-air television in QLD and NSW only on 7Two from 4.00pmEST/5.00pmEDT on Sunday. The match will also be live on Fox Footy nation-wide.