Following three camps in Wollongong and at the Australian Institute of Sport, Sermanni has chosen an Australian based squad that draws largely from players who have shined in the Westfield W-League.

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Youngsters including Melbourne Victory’s Ashley Brown, Brianna Davey and Stephanie Catley and Canberra United pair Georgia Yeoman-Dale and Hayley Raso will all be looking for their Westfield Matildas debut against New Zealand following standout seasons in the Westfield W-League.

2010 AFC Female Player of the Year Kate Gill also returns to the team after a year out with a knee injury.

“Having Kate (Gill) back in the side is fantastic for the younger players as she is an ultimate professional and brings a very good attitude to the entire squad,” said Sermanni.

“While we have a lot of young players in this squad, there is also a solid combination of senior players including Clare Polkinghorne, Thea Slatyer, Sarah Walsh and Melissa Barbieri that will bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the group.

“We also have some players in the team that haven’t played in the national team for a few years and largely because of the Westfield W-League these players have been able to bring themselves back into the frame for selection.”

Westfield Matildas squad to play New Zealand
24 June 2012, WIN Stadium, Wollongong

Goalkeepers:

Melissa Barbieri (VIC), Brianna Davey (VIC)

Defenders:

Ellyse Perry (NSW), Thea Slatyer (NSW), Laura Alleway (VIC), Ellie Brush (ACT), Caitlin Cooper (NSW), Danielle Brogan (NSW), Emma Checker (SA), Stephanie Catley (VIC)

Midfielders:

Caitlin Foord (NSW), Teigen Allen (NSW), Teresa Polias (NSW), Renee Rollason (NSW), Clare Polkinghorne (QLD), Alanna Kennedy (NSW), Nicola Bolger (NSW)
Forwards:

Sarah Walsh (NSW), Kate Gill (WA), Ashley Brown (VIC), Catherine Cannuli (NSW), Georgia Yeoman-Dale (ACT), Hayley Raso (QLD)

All overseas based players have been excused from travelling for the games as the match does not fall in a FIFA window, including Aivi Luik and Michelle Heyman who just won the Danish League with Brondby.