Richmond AFLW has locked in its line-up for Sunday's season opener against Geelong at GMHBA Stadium.

The Tigers will unveil five players for their first AFLW outings in the Yellow and Black, including two AFLW debutants.

Draftees Eilish Sheerin and Katelyn Cox have been named to make their AFLW debuts in the Round 1 clash against the Cats.

Mature-age recruit Sheerin was Richmond's second selection in the draft with pick No. 58. 

A story of persistence, the 29-year-old missed her chance to get on a AFLW list in 2020 due to an ACL injury. After working her way back to fitness, she was a standout in the 2022 AFL Sydney season with the Inner West Magpies, before earning her place on Richmond's list.

Cox, selected by the Tigers with pick No. 60 in the 2022 AFLW Draft in June, was included in North Melbourne's AFLW list as a forward/midfielder in 2021 as a replacement player, but did not feature in the season due injury. 

The small defender is renowned for her hard work and explosive speed. The 24-year-old will now wear guernsey No. 17 for the upcoming season, with recently-signed Tiger Amelia Peck to take on No. 36, which was previously given to Cox.  

Sign and trade recruits Libby Graham, Stephanie Williams and Grace Egan will all run out for the first time as AFLW Tigers.

Egan, 22, a former VFLW Tiger who played the past three seasons with Carlton’s AFLW team, will be an important addition to the Tigers' midfield brigade with her hard tackling and composure with ball in hand.

Twenty-four-year-old Graham proved impressive in defence throughout Richmond's pre-season matches. The former GWS Giant will add depth to the Tigers backline stocks in the absence of injured Harriet Cordner.

Williams, who arrived at Richmond via Geelong, was also lively during the Tigers' pre-season hit-outs. The explosive forward, who has four AFLW games to her name, will line up against her old side on Sunday. 

Skipper Katie Brennan will miss the season opener as she continues to recover from a foot injury.

Sarah Hosking will captain the side for the first time in her absence.

Richmond's three emergencies for the Cats game are Kodi Jacques, Meg Macdonald and Jemima Woods.

The match kicks off at 4.10pm, broadcast live on Channel 7 from 4.00pm AEST and on the AFL Women's app.

Richmond AFLW team v Geelong, Sunday, August 28, 4.10pm AEST, GMHBA Stadium
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