NORTH Melbourne skipper Emma Kearney is a chance to miss round one, as she is currently in isolation after producing two positive rapid tests.
The line-breaking midfielder is awaiting the result of her PCR test, but could miss Saturday’s clash with Geelong.
Kearney has never missed a match in her five seasons of AFLW.
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She was a notable absentee from Tuesday’s Captains Day, with vice-captain Emma King taking her spot.
Gold Coast currently have five players in the tail-end of their isolation, but they are expected to be in the mix for selection.
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The AFL have confirmed games will still go ahead until clubs have fewer than 16 (and five top-up) primary list players available.
