CARLTON has made a bold selection call ahead of its semi-final against Hawthorn, recalling veteran Tara Bohanna for her first match since round six.

The key forward - who has been fit but unselected for the past two months - will lead a restructured attack alongside fellow inclusion Lila Keck, while the return of integral midfielder Claudia Whitfort (hamstring) will provide a much-needed engine-room boost.

The Blues have dropped Gab Pound, Yas Duursma and youngster Tayla McMillan, naming all three as emergencies.

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Opponent Hawthorn has made just the one change, recalling Mack Eardley after two weeks out with an ankle injury, while Najwa Allen makes way.

Geelong will be without creative half-forward Julia Crockett-Grills, who will miss with injury, naming the retiring Jas Stewart in her place.

As reported earlier this week, Sofia Hurley's season is over with shin bone stress, with draftee Molly Thomas her replacement.

Geelong and Sydney face off at GMHBA Stadium on Saturday at 4.05pm AEDT, followed by Carlton hosting Hawthorn at Ikon Park at 7.15pm.

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14

Geelong v Sydney at GMHBA Stadium, 4.05pm AEDT

GEELONG

In: J.Stewart
Out: J.Crockett-Grills (injured)

SYDNEY

In: M.Thomas
Out: S.Hurley (leg)

Carlton v Hawthorn at Ikon Park, 7.15pm AEDT

CARLTON

In: C.Whitfort, L.Keck, T.Bohanna
Out: G.Pound (omitted), Y.Duursma (omitted), T.McMillan (omitted)

HAWTHORN

In: M.Eardley
Out: N.Allen (omitted)