Collingwood’s Head of High Performance Mathew Pell has provided an injury and health update ahead of Collingwood’s Round 1 match against Carlton at IKON Park on Thursday night.  

Available: 

Ash Centra 

Ash Centra will make her AFLW debut against Carlton on Thursday night after successfully completing training this week following management of awareness in her hip. 

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Lucy Cronin 

Lucy Cronin has trained fully this week with the program after experiencing shin awareness and will be available for selection against the historic rivals.   

Other updates: 

Sarah Rowe  

During the Pies’ practice match against Port Adelaide, Sarah Rowe experienced a knock to her shoulder and was removed from the game to clear her of any serious injury.  

The 30-year-old underwent a successful surgery this week and is expected to return to football in two to four weeks. 

Jordyn Allen 

Jordyn Allen continues to progress in her calf rehab program and is expected to return to football in three to five weeks.  

Nell Morris-Dalton 

Nell Morris-Dalton is tracking positively in her back recovery, hitting a milestone by integrating into a match simulation session.  

The 24-year-old is expected to return to full fitness in four to six weeks.  

Charlotte Taylor 
 
Charlotte Taylor remains in a reconditioning phase in her foot recovery.  

The 21-year-old will look to progress her training in coming weeks with a ful return expected in 10 to 12 weeks.  

Bri Davey 

Bri Davey continues to progress in her ankle recovery and is expected to be available in the second half of the season.  

The priority for the midfielder is returning in full health and fitness.  

Mattea Breed 

Mattea Breed has been placed on the inactive list after running out of time to safely rehabilitate her left knee following a planned surgery.  

The 24-year-old will take a longer-term approach in her recovery to ensure she is back to full strength leading into the 2026 AFLW pre-season.  

Injury List

Player Injury Estimated Return
6. Jordyn Allen

6. Jordyn Allen

Calf Assess
4. Imogen Barnett

4. Imogen Barnett

Calf Assess
27. Lucy Cronin

27. Lucy Cronin

Shoulder Assess
3. Bri Davey

3. Bri Davey

Foot Assess
35. Kalinda Howarth

35. Kalinda Howarth

Calf Assess
5. Maisie Nankivell

5. Maisie Nankivell

Knee Assess
23. Lauren Butler

23. Lauren Butler

Calf 1-2 Weeks
2. Eliza James

2. Eliza James

Calf 2-3 Weeks
10. Matilda Argus

10. Matilda Argus

Knee Season

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