CARLTON will aim for its second win of the season when it takes on the NT Thunder at TIO Stadium on Saturday.

It is the VFLW Blues’ first trip up north in their history, providing a new challenge for the side. 

The match kicks off at 4pm and will be live-streamed via the ThunderVision YouTube channel.

Last time they met: 

The Blues went down in a thrilling contest in their first home game at La Trobe University, losing by seven points in a high-scoring contest.

Madison Prespakis came in for her first game of the season and gathered 29 disposals while Jess Hosking, Abbie McKay and Emerson Woods also had an impact with 19 touches a piece.

The Blues had an even spread of goal kickers on the day including Marnie Jarvis, Teresa Cassar and Sarah Wright, who had all bagged their first major in Navy Blue.

Player to watch: Nicola Stevens 

Stevens enjoyed a new role up forward in the Blues’ seven-point loss against Geelong last week, kicking two goals.

She has had a consistent season with Carlton so far, averaging 14 disposals from five games.

In the Blues last meeting against the Thunder, Stevens kicked a brilliant long range goal to and had 13 touches.

Opposition to watch: Tayla Thorn

Thorn has been a pivotal player for the NT Thunder this season, averaging 11.8 disposals from six games.

She has gathered 10 or more disposals in every game bar one, highlighting her ability to accumulate the ball.

The Blues will also need to be on the lookout for her accurate, penetrating kick, which has been a real asset for Thorn so far this year.

Shannon’s say:

“We’re very, very excited to head to the Northern Territory to take them on. 

“I think it’s going to be a pretty warm, fast-paced game so fitness will obviously be really important for us.”