Crighton and Richardson have retained their place in the side which went down to the Western Jets in the opening round of the NAB League girls season by 22 points last week.
Meanwhile Elliot is one of three inclusions alongside Rachael Stubbings and Tia Davidge from Golden Square and South Bendigo respectively.
In last week's game at Queens Elizabeth Oval in Bendigo, Crighton produced a solid performance down back finishing with six disposals and six tackles.
Richardson also showed some positive signs, finishing the game with six disposals and four inside 50s.
Saturday's game will take place at Highgate Recreation Reserve in Craigeburn, starting at 12pm.
Bendigo Pioneers teams
B: 16. D. Crighton, 33. J. Oborne, 38. D. Villiva
HB: 15. L. den Houting, 32. T. Slender, 25. J. Finning
C: 22. T. Hopkins, 14. B. Hards, 42. N. Mafi
HF: 40. T. Davidge, 34. J. Richardson, 13. A. Thompson
F: 46. N. Kelly, 44. H. Stewart, 23. B. Reidy
R: 37. M. Marks , 2. A. Strahan, 11. M. Tupper
Int: 19. E. Bell, 39. O. Di Donato, 30. A. Donnelly, 18. S. Orritt, 24. M. Elliott
Emg: 43. R. Stubbings
In: R. Stubbings, T. Davidge, M. Elliott
Out: E. Snell, M. Pianta