Collingwood's AFLW side have finalised their list for the 2021/22 season after selecting three players in the 2021 NAB AFLW Draft on Tuesday evening.
A virtual affair due to the complications of COVID-19, list manager Jess Burger was rapt with selecting Eliza James, Eloise Chaston and Imogen Barnett.
"Absolutely stoked with the three girls we got this evening. [We] couldn't have really hoped for anything more, lots of talent coming through the doors which is going to help us move forward," Burger said.
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Check out the player profiles of the three selections on the night.
Eliza James
Pick: 29
Former Football Club: Oakleigh Chargers
Position: Medium forward/midfielder
DOB: 11/07/1995
Height: 168cm
Strengths: Agility, speed, strength, versatility, scoreboard impact
James is a versatile prospect who can hurt the opposition in a variety of ways. She provides a physical presence around the ball and constant goal threat.
ELIZA JAMES (@OakleighCharger) is a Pie!
— Collingwood AFLW (@CollingwoodAFLW) July 27, 2021
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Eloise Chaston
Pick: 32
Former Football Club: Eastern Ranges / Hawthorn VFLW
Position: Half-forward
DOB: 23/02/2002
Height: 169cm
Strengths: One-percenters, blocking, attack at the ball
Chaston made her VFLW debut in 2021 with Hawthorn, while also co-captaining the Eastern Ranges in the NAB League. She’s a player who can make real impact on the game.
ELOISE CHASTON (@Eastern_Ranges) is a Pie!
— Collingwood AFLW (@CollingwoodAFLW) July 27, 2021
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Imogen Barnett
Pick: 33
Former Football Club: Collingwood VFLW
Position: Key forward
DOB: 11/07/1995
Height: 176cm
Strengths: Consistent in front of goal, strong hands, reliable, leading patterns.
Was crowned the 2021 VFLW leading goal-kicker with a total of 21 goals.
IMOGEN BARNETT (Pies VFLW) is officially a Pie!
— Collingwood AFLW (@CollingwoodAFLW) July 27, 2021
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