Pies expect Mo Hope revival in AFL Women's

Collingwood AFL Women's coach Wayne Siekman says his side must put more work into supporting star forward Moana Hope.

Collingwood are backing marquee star Moana Hope to bounce back in Saturday's clash with Melbourne after a quiet start to the AFL Women's competition.

Hope, who shot to fame after booting six goals in last year's all star game, was well held in the Magpies' season-opening loss to Carlton, who often employed a spare defender to curb her influence.

"Obviously, Carlton played that really well ... (but) we know how dangerous Mo is and, especially one-on-one, she very rarely gets beaten," Magpies coach Wayne Siekman said on Thursday.