Round 11 will see the return of Maggie MacLachlan after a stint on the injury bench due to straining her right calf in round nine against the Western Bulldogs.

Also making her return is forward Amelie Gladman, who made her AFLW debut in round three this year. 

Omitted from the side this week is defender Mia Van Dyke, and out due to injury is Grace Brooker. 

Sydney Swans v Essendon

Round 12 •

C.ex Coffs International Stadium, Coffs Harbour • NSW