THE AFLW captains were in Melbourne on Wednesday morning for the 2019 season launch ahead of the opening round this weekend.

The skippers provided some insight into which players to watch from their respective teams, who they're looking forward to facing, and which of the two new teams will perform best. 

Who's a player to watch from your club?

"Chloe Dalton. She's come across from rugby sevens and won an Olympic medal doing that. She's a really great athlete and she'll bring a lot to our group. She's got a lot of poise and speed, so we'll definitely be trying to use those traits. We've also got Madison Prespakis, our first draft pick. She'll really make an impact in her first year."

An opponent you're most looking forward to playing?

"It's going to be cool to play North Melbourne, just because they're new and it's round one. Obviously playing in Tasmania in the first AFLW match there will be great. In terms of an individual opponent, I always love to play against Erin Phillips. She's a jet and a really great athlete, so it's always cool to go up against her."

What's your favourite AFLW memory to date?


"You can't really go past (the first match) of the first season (Carlton versus Collingwood at IKON Park). That blew all of us away. We didn't really expect the crowd that showed up and the support we got. We're extremely grateful for it. That game gives me goosebumps every time I think about it."

Geelong or North Melbourne – which newbie will finish higher?


"That is such a tough one … they've both got really good teams on paper. At the end of the day, it's probably going to be whichever team jells better."

What impact do you think the conference system will have?


"As players, we try not to worry too much about that stuff. For us, it's just literally about playing footy … whether it's in a conference system or whoever it's against. Good teams will be able to play anywhere and in any sort of setting."

The Blues will kick of their season this Sunday afternoon against North Melbourne at North Hobart Oval. Make sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram for live updates from the game.