North Melbourne bolsters squad for AFLW clash against Melbourne

The AFLW teams for round seven have been announced, featuring key changes across multiple clubs. North Melbourne will integrate returning players Libby Birch, Emma Kearney, Kate Shierlaw, and Taylah Gatt for their match against Melbourne, despite losing Bella Eddey and Kristie-Lee Weston-Turner to illness. West Coast sees the return of Courtney Rowley from a torn ACL, while Richmond welcomes back Paige Scott for her first appearance of the season. Round seven games commence on September 25, with five matches scheduled over the weekend, including a highly anticipated North Melbourne versus Melbourne clash on September 25 at Ikon Park.

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