It's the second year in a row Taylor has led the group and comes as the team was announced on Wednesday night at University of Tasmania Football Club.

"I didn't expect it, with the depth in our team, everyone's a leader," she said.

"I was definitely shocked at that."

It will be Taylor's second year of representative footy and she's likely to play in the midfield and up forward.

"We've got a different group but I think the feel around the girls is a lot better this year so it's super exciting and I'm really looking forward to the two games to come."

The NTFAW takes on Southern Football League women's on Saturday at UTAS Stadium.

The women's side also meets the North West Football League at Invermay Park at 12pm on Monday.

The games will be live-streamed which presents as a unique talent identification opportunity.

"It's super exciting for the girls especially the young ones coming through," Taylor said.

"It's a good step in the right direction for women's footy.

"Obviously with state league folding we didn't get that chance to put our talent on display so I think this weekend we'll really showcase what we've got to offer."

Taylor has played at UTAS Stadium before and rates it the "best ground in the state".

Meanwhile, NTFA president Scott Rigby highlighted the importance of representative footy.

"It provides an opportunity for the competition's elite players and coaches to perform on the best stage against the best, and it also provides opportunities for a competition to promote its own attributes outside of its own boundaries," he said.

"Representative football is a discussion that is being reinvigorated at the regional level in Tassie, and with these discussions, hopefully we will continue to grow opportunities across the state for our players and coaches to showcase their talents, noting that there are some difficulties around scheduling and availabilities.

"However, the benefits are sizeable and very measurable when it is done right, and when it is done right, the legacy for players, coaches, volunteers and the competition as a whole can be invaluable."

All four Saturday games are at UTAS Stadium

Coach: Dean Smith

Emma Attard, 10 (South Launceston)

Mikayla Binns, 30 (Scottsdale)

Jemma Blair, 16 (Old Scotch)

Zoe Bourne, 8 (Old Scotch)

Madi Brazendale, 19 (Launceston)

Hayley Breward, 4 (South Launceston)

Aprille Crooks, 12 (South Launceston)

Maggie Cuthbertson, 18 (Evandale)

Maddie Fry, 2 (Old Launcestonians)

Abbey Green, 50 (Old Launcestonians)

Jenna Griffiths, 32 (Launceston)

Kelsie Hill, 3 (Launceston)

Georgia Hill, 21 (Launceston)

Tyeisha Hinds, 6 (George Town)

Macenzi Lloyd, 9 (Old Launcestonians)

Emily Mckinnell, 24 (Bridgenorth)

Georgia Nicholas, 22 (Old Scotch)

Tahlia Powe, 13 (Deloraine)

Meg Radford, 34 (Launceston)

Madi Reisinger, 26 (Launceston)

Dearne Taylor, 29 (Captain), (Launceston)

Sophie Townsend, 25 (Meander Valley)

Alex Hall, 44 (emergency), (Scottsdale)

Chloe Pitt, 17 (emergency), (Old Scotch)

Danielle Kelly, 35 (emergency), (Old Launcestonians)

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