Zali Friswell handballs during the round two AFLW match between North Melbourne and Geelong. Picture: AFL Photos

SYDNEY will be without superstar Chloe Molloy for the rest of the season, with the Swans gun a late withdrawal from Sunday's match against St Kilda in Moorabbin and ruled out for the rest of 2024 due to a serious knee injury.

Molloy has been replaced in the Swans' side by Kiara Hillier for the game against the Saints after being withdrawn with what the club initially said was knee soreness.

But the Swans later said the injury was an ACL that has ended Molloy's season.

Meanwhile, Rachel Kearns is a late out for Geelong's game against North Melbourne. with a chest contusion and has been replaced by Abbey McDonald.

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After a shock drubbing of Gold Coast last week, St Kilda will be out to make it two on the trot when it hosts Sydney at RSEA Park.

The Swans snuck home against Collingwood in last week's season-opener, and will be keen to keep the momentum going after making finals last season.

The Saints' demolition of the Suns in week one means they're no easybeats, however, with the rise of key forward Jesse Wardlaw posing a huge threat for the Swans.

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Fresh off a statement win against reigning premier Brisbane last week, North Melbourne will be full of confidence when it hosts Geelong at Arden Street Oval.

The Cats will be licking their wounds after a last-minute loss against Melbourne last week, and will be out to get their first win of the season.

The Roos will be without Alice O'Loughlin who kicked two goals last week, with the small forward to miss Sunday's match through suspension.

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Rounding out a huge Sunday of footy, Fremantle hosts perennial finalist Adelaide at Fremantle Oval.

Áine Tighe was colossal for the Dockers in week one, while ruck Mim Strom broke the AFLW hitouts record.

The Crows will be keen to continue their momentum after last week's Showdown win.

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