"I am getting older so I needed that time off work to recover. They have employed me there for a couple of days a week just to help out but really looking forward to getting out there. Collingwood captain Steph Chiocci says Chloe Molloy will be an "x-factor" when the Magpies' AFLW campaign begins against the West Coast Eagles on Sunday.Molloy missed eight months after she tore the Lisfranc ligament in her right foot and also broke two metatarsals playing in a VFLW preliminary final.The 2018 Rising Star winner required two operations, with 13 screws and three plates inserted, but has trained well and will be ready to step out at Victoria Park.Chiocci said Molloy will be a major boost, whether she lines up in the middle or up forward. "We can't wait to get back to our spiritual home and kick off the season against West Coast, a new team in the competition," Chiocci said.Jon Pierik is cricket writer for The Age. It was a tough call to take some time off from teaching but I think for me personally I want to be the best athlete I can," she said. She is that x-factor for us. "Having her back from injury as well as having Bree Davey come across from Carlton is really exciting for us. Loading... Unsubscribe from aflplayers? We want to penetrate the scoreboard as best we can, whether she [Molloy] is playing midfield or forward, I am sure she can do that. “Honestly couldn’t be prouder!!! ALL AUSTALIAN PIES!!! The latest media Tweets from Stephanie Chiocci (@Steph_Chiocci). Collingwood captain Steph Chiocci says Chloe Molloy will be an "x-factor" when the Magpies' AFLW campaign begins against the West Coast Eagles on Sunday. Her drive through the midfield will be a key for the Magpies. "Hopefully, that helps the team. ️Collingwood AFLW #17 ️Instagram: @steph_chiocci ️Contact: jamespitcher@pseg.com.au … It was a tough call to take some time off from teaching but I think for me personally I want to be the best athlete I can," she said. "We can't wait to get back to our spiritual home and kick off the season against West Coast, a new team in the competition," Chiocci said.Jon Pierik is cricket writer for The Age. "Having her back from injury as well as having Bree Davey come across from Carlton is really exciting for us. Molloy had quickly emerged as one of the league's premier defenders in 2018 before her injury. "Molloy had quickly emerged as one of the league's premier defenders in 2018 before her injury.She spent last season as an opposition analyst but under new coach Steve Symonds is looking forward to having an on-field impact.Chiocci, 31, is also keen to make a splash, having put her job as a school teacher on hold to pursue her athletic dream. We will play her where we see best fit for the weekend," Chiocci said on Thursday.