Collingwood has selected Harry DeMattia from the Dandenong Stingrays with Pick 25 in the 2023 AFL Draft.

De Mattia is a midfielder who played at the National Championships for Victoria Country and Coates Talent League for the Dandenong Stingrays. The 18-year-old is a leader of his peers having Co-Captained both the Victoria Country and Dandenong Stingrays sides. DeMattia is an explosive player and will add speed to Collingwood's squad.

DeMattia played four games across 2023 for Victoria Country averaging 14.3 disposals and 4.3 tackles. For the Stingrays, the 185cm midfielder averaged 19 disposals from 11 games in 2023.

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'Absolutely surreal': Harry DeMattia speaks after being Drafted to Collingwood

Collingwood's newest Draftee Harry DeMattia and his parents speak after joining the Club at Pick 25 in the 2023 National Draft,

Profile:

Full Name: Harry DeMattia
Date of Birth: 185CM
Recruited from: Dandenong Stingrays (Coates Talent League), Edithvale Apsendale Junior Football Club
Position: Midfielder
Height: 185cm
Weight: 78kg

Strengths:

Competitiveness
Kick penetration
Leadership
Speed
Tackling
Versatility

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Harry DeMattia joins Collingwood | Draft Highlights

Harry DeMattia joins Collingwood with Pick 25 in the 2023 National Draft.