WHILE her 2025 season could not have been more impressive, South Australian skipper Imogen Trengove knows she has no control over whether she lands on an AFLW list. The Woodville-West Torrens prospect is more than open about relocating interstate, and while her All-Australian honours off three games might indicate she will have plenty of suitors, Trengove is just sticking to what she can control.

Nursing a thumb injury at the AFLW Draft Combine and having ended her national championships in a moon boot following an ankle injury late in game three, Trengove said she would just focus on the training she could do and what will be, will be.

“We’ve got the interviews, but I can’t test with my ankle or thumb, so really from here it’s just doing what I can and still improving and training to stay involved in footy and running and stuff like that,” she told Rookie Me Central. “But really I can’t control if I get drafted or not, at the end of the day its if they want me or not, just focusing on what I can control.”

Despite the frustrating injuries at the end and post-season, Trengove described the 2025 year as “enjoyable” both from a SANFL Women’s and national championships perspective, even if her two sides fell agonisingly short of titles.

“Obviously we came from seventh to first with the Eagles which was great,” she said. “We had more wins than we’ve ever had, and it was really enjoyable with the group of girls and obviously we didn’t get there in the grand final.

“Then state, I loved playing state with all of the girls. We obviously also weren’t able to get there in the championships either, but it was very enjoyable and being captain as well was such a privilege and lots of fun.”

Trengove is a natural leader, and her peers felt so too when the Eagles’ youngster was voted in as skipper of the South Australian squad ahead of the AFLW Under 18 Championships. Describing the nod as a “massive honour”, Trengove said it would not have changed how she reacted on-field, but was humbled by the title.

“I was very privileged, and it’s really nice that it’s player voted so I was just so excited really,” she said. “I love leadership and being there for the girls. “It’s not about the title as such, I was going to be doing the same things anyway, but being able to be recognised was amazing.”

While the ankle injury put an end to her national campaign early, Trengove’s form across the first three games was so impressive, she grabbed an All-Australian spot on the bench. The South Australian was one of only two players in the team – alongside leading goalkicker Bailee Martin – not to run out in four games.

“The ankle’s not something you want to have, obviously no one wants an injury. But being able to be an All-Australian is incredible. It’s something to work towards and everyone wants to play their best footy, but to be listed in the team was really cool.”

One of Trengove’s main qualities is her versatility, and having played in every position bar ruck, the 165cm utility believes she can do the most damage in the front half of the ground.

“I feel like I could play all over the ground and I have. I’ve played back, mid, wing and forward. I could be anywhere, I feel like it’s the high half-forward, that’s where I can play my best footy and can help the team the most.”

Right now Trengove continues to work on her kicking efficiency, having made big strides since last season, looking to fine tune that element of her profile.

“I’ve really been working on my kick,” the said. “Last year I recognised it as something that I wanted to work on so I’ve been working with Daniel Menzel to get it better and I feel like I have improved it a bit. But obviously there’s still always improvements to make.”

Now the season is done and dusted, the university student is nearing the end of her first year of studies and can prepare for the nervous wait ahead of the draft. Though she is well aware landing on an AFLW list is outside her control, Trengove was more than happy to travel to any corner of the country in chasing her dream.

“I would love to move,” Trengove said. “I would love to stay in Adelaide, but I’m very happy to move. “I’ve been a boarder and moved from the country already, so I feel like I’m ready to move so I feel like that would be quite easy for me.”