COLLINGWOOD has been hit hard in the AFL Women’s off-season, losing plenty of stars including Christina Bernardi, Jess Duffin, Jasmine Garner, Emma King and Meg Hutchins. Luckily, the Pies have gained some exciting prospects in former netballer, Sharni Layton and former Gaelic footballer, Sarah Rowe, while Brisbane defender, Nicole Hildebrand will add some experience to the line-up.
Last season: 6th
In: Nicole Hildebrand, Sharni Layton, Sarah Rowe
Out: Caitlyn Edwards, Bree White, Christina Bernardi, Moana Hope, Jess Duffin, Jasmine Garner, Emma King, Amelia Barden, Lauren Tesoriero, Meg Hutchins, Tara Morgan
COLLINGWOOD AFLW LIST (22/30)
- Brittany Bonnici
- Ash Brazill
- Sophie Casey
- Stephanie Chiocci
- Sarah D’Arcy
- Sarah Dargan
- Emma Grant
- Darcy Guttridge
- Nicole Hildebrand
- Eliza Hynes
- Melissa Kuys
- Jaimee Lambert
- Sharni Layton
- Stacey Livingstone
- Cecilia McIntosh
- Chloe Molloy
- Georgie Parker
- Iilish Ross
- Sarah Rowe
- Ruby Schleicher
- Kristy Stratton
- Holly Whitford
DRAFT PICKS
5, 11, 13, 18, 19, 29, 32, 51
POSSIBLE DRAFT PROSPECTS
Given Collingwood’s connection with Oakleigh, it is hard to look past Chargers trio, Hannah McLaren, Daisy Bateman and Katie Lynch. The trio all represented Vic Metro and played for Collingwood’s Victorian Football League (VFL) Women’s side. Bateman would be a great replacement for Moana Hope, as she positions well in the forward line, and is an solid mark and accurate kick. McLaren will boost the defensive stocks of the Pies while Lynch is a dominant force in the midfield. If Madison Prespakis isn’t taken in the draft yet, the Pies could have her on their radar as well. Eastern Ranges duo, Mikala Cann and Emerson Woods could also be thrown into the mix, as Cann impresses with her explosiveness and Woods is extremely athletic. Others they may consider include Gippsland Power co-captain, Tyla Hanks or Dandenong Stingrays captain, Jordyn Allen. They could provide support to captain, Stephanie Chiocci and vice-captain, Brittany Bonnici in Collingwood’s midfield.
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