The GIANTS will be part of a number of tributes to Jacinda Barclay in round one.

Sunday’s game against the Fremantle Dockers at Fremantle Oval will mark the first official AFL Women’s match for the GIANTS since Barclay’s passing in October.

Both teams will come together for a minute’s silence ahead of the match and players and staff will wear black armbands.

GIANTS players and staff will also have the number 34 on their jumpers and apparel across the season as an ongoing tribute.

Further commemorations will occur at the club’s first home game in Sydney or Canberra.

Teammates Rebecca Privitelli and Cora Staunton shared their memories of Jacinda ahead of Sunday.

“It certainly has been quite a tough and emotional couple of months for this group,” Privitelli said.

“I just want to say how proud I am of the group and the resilience we’ve shown both as players, support staff and coaches.

“For a lot of our girls, the reality is that every single time we step out onto the field we feel like we’re missing one of our own.

“One of the special things I’ve been able to experience, particularly in the past week, is moments where we can share our own stories and memories of Cinda. 

“One thing she taught me is to accept people for who they are and love people for who they are. On the field it’s her aggression and her loyalty as a teammate, those are my favourite memories of her.”

Staunton echoed Privitelli’s thoughts.

“When I first came to the GIANTS, Cinda was one of the first people I got to know,” Staunton said.

“She was a very different character; bubbly, really out there and probably danced to the beat of her own drum but was really caring and looked after me when I first came.

“Her energy around the group … her aggression, her will, her desire to win and compete; they’re the things that come to mind.

“We hope we can honour her on the weekend and as the season goes on.”

Privitelli said this week’s opening round clash was always going to have added significance.

“There’s certainly a lot of significance on this game, not only is it round one but we’re also playing in Cinda’s home state in front of her family and friends,” she said.

“It’s going to be a really emotional day and a really emotional lead-up for our group. We’re incredibly grateful for the support the whole AFLW community have shown us.”

Staunton concluded: “If we got out and play the Cinda way, we’ll certainly do ok.”