INS – Taylor, Livingstone
OUTS – Goldrick, Heath-Barker (inj.)

SARAID Taylor will play her first official game of the 2026 AFLW season, overcoming a calf injury to be named in Round 12. 

Taylor injured her calf during the last few weeks of Melbourne's pre-season but will make her long-awaited return this Sunday when the Dees face the Crows at Unley Oval. 

The tall defender enters the line-up alongside young Demon Jorja Livingstone, the duo set to bolster the team at either end of the ground. 

As confirmed yesterday, Sinead Goldrick (hamstring) and Shelley Heath-Barker (concussion) will miss the game due to injury.

Melbourne is set for a tough battle in enemy territory, rounding out the home-and-away season on Sunday, the opening siren set for 3:05pm (AEDT). 

While the Dees will be looking to improve their standings in finals, it’s a must-win match for the Crows, who will need a victory to keep their finals chances alive.   

Check out the full team below.