Collingwood has welcomed six new Magpies to the Club tonight at the 2025 AFLW Telstra Draft at Marvel Stadium.
Imogen Trengove (pick 8), Amy Smith (pick 23), Mischa Barwin (pick 28), Josephine Bamford (pick 29), Matilda Argus (pick 41) and Zara Neuwirth (pick 48) are all now in the black and white.
Hailing from South Australia, Trengove was the first player selected at Pick 8. Earning All-Australian honours representing South Australia at the National Championships, she averaged 25.6 disposals, 5.7 tackles and 10.7 handball receives in her three appearances.
Selected at Pick 23, Smith played for the Sandringham Dragons and averaged 13.5 disposals and kicked five goals in her 12 games. Also playing for Vic Metro, the ball winner averaged 8.5 disposals and 2.3 tackles in four appearances.
A Tasmanian product, Barwin was named in the Under 18s All-Australian side as a half-forward flank. Playing for the Tasmanian Devils, she averaged 19.8 disposals and kicked seven majors in her nine games.
Selected at Pick 29, Bamford played with the Eastern Rangers, averaging 15.5 disposals, 23 hit outs and totalled 10 goals. Finishing an impressive season, she was in the 2025 Marsh AFL National Championships All-Australian Team and the Talent League Team of the Year.
Defender Argus joined the Pies at Pick 41, known for her kicking ability and defensive pressure. 2025 Dandenong Stingrays Best and Fairest winner, she averaged 19.7 disposals and 5.9 tackles for the Stingrays.
Neuwirth was selected at Pick 48 to round out the night. Playing for the Oakleigh Chargers, she averaged 9.8 disposals. She was also named in the 2025 Marsh AFL National Championships All-Australian Team and 2025 Talent League Team of the Year.
Executive General Manager of Women’s Football Jess Burger said the Club was thrilled to welcome the recruits to Collingwood.
“On behalf of everyone at Collingwood, I want to warmly welcome our six new additions to the black and white family and congratulate them on their draft selection,” Burger said.
“With our first selection, Imogen offers tremendous speed, contest and character and will join our Club off the back of captaining the South Australian side.
“We welcome local products Amy and Josephine. Amy displays silky skills and impressive footy IQ, offering outstanding drive off the halfback and wing. Key utility Josephine, who stands at 182cm, competes all over the ground with her follow-up as her signature feature.
“With our fourth selection, Tasmanian Mischa is a lively forward who has natural football instincts and provides immense pressure in the front half.
“Matilda and Zara cap off our draft hand. Matilda’s is an ultra competitor and her left and right boot soon to be on show. The Oakleigh product, Zara is a composed defender and will pair well with good friend Lucy Cronin.
“Imogen, Matilda, Josephine and Zara have all impressed throughout their seasons, seeing them be recognised at the league level as All-Australians. They will be exciting additions to our program.
“Each of these players will add immensely to our program and we’re looking forward to seeing them grow and make their mark.”
