Sydney's Zippy Fish is in line for more AFLW honours in her second season of footy at the top level after selection in both All Australian extended squad and Players' Association 22under22 squad on the eve of finals.
Fish missed out on selection in last year's All Australian final team, after being picked in the squad of 44, but took home the Rising Star award by unanimous decision after making a massive statement in her maiden campaign with the Swans.
Joining her in the preliminary group are Prespakis sisters Georgie and Maddy, who could be selected in the team together for the second time after individually impressive seasons, having done so in 2022 (season 7).
The Swans rebounding back and silky ball-used averaged 21 touches across all 12 games of the home and away season this year.
Uncontracted beyond the coming finals, Fish commanded serious interest from rival clubs with Fremantle and Geelong reportedly in the race for her signature.
Her first season of AFLW ended with selection in the AFLPA 22under22 team on the half back line.
Teammate and Yuin forward Cynthia Hamilton joins Fish in the young guns squad, left to fan votes with the final line up to be announced on November 19.
Sydney return to finals for the second time to host the Western Bulldogs in an elimination final on Sunday afternoon.
The Crows brought Barkindji and Gniyampaa woman Jemmika Douglas to the club as a replacement player for the 2026 season.
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A year on from running out with North Melbourne VFLW, with a flag to go with it in 2025, Douglas, 20, impressed enough in Adelaide's defence to earn a selection in the 22under22 squad.
The Richmond Next Generation Academy product debuted in round two.
Between them, Maddy and Georgie Prespakis have five All Australian blazers between them.
Georgie enjoyed a stand out campaign in Geelong's rapid rise up the ladder, losing just one game en route to hosting Saturday's qualifying final against Melbourne.
The younger Prespakis was eyeing off back-to-back All Australians, with Maddy chasing her fourth, and first since 2022.
After round 12, both Prespakis' average over 30 touches across the year, and sit within the top five across the competition for total disposals.
Georgie sits third on the AFL Coaches Association vote leaderboard, followed by Maddy in ninth spot.
The final All Australian team will be announced at the W Awards later this month.
