Adelaide United are eyeing consecutive A-League Women finals berths and want to round out an impressive 2022 with a strong victory over a leaky Newcastle.
Brisbane Roar's Jamilla Rankin is one of the best centre-backs in the ALW and being mentored by a Matildas great helped her stunning rise to national honours.
Kayla Morrison will be tasked with shutting down Canberra United star Michelle Heyman as Melbourne Victory chase a fourth consecutive A-League Women win.
Melbourne City head coach Dario Vidosic hopes an ankle injury to Emina Ekic is "nothing too serious" after his star forward fell heavily in a 1-0 win over Perth Glory.