Collingwood loses another star as Tarni White explores options elsewhere
Tarni White, one of Collingwood's best defenders, is considering leaving the Magpies, with Western Bulldogs, Brisbane and Adelaide keen to recruit her.
Tarni White is weighing her future at Collingwood after captain Ruby Schleicher is expected to leave for West Coast. The hard-nosed half-back remains uncontracted and has not progressed with the Magpies on a new deal.
Western Bulldogs have made a strong play for her signature, while the Lions would offer the Queensland-raised defender a return home. Adelaide also expressed interest.
White has been one of Collingwood's standout players this season, averaging 21.2 disposals and 436.9 metres gained in her running defender role, even as the club posted a disastrous 1-9 record. Several other Collingwood players including Lauren Butler, Sarah Rowe and Mattea Breed are also uncontracted and being targeted by rivals.
- 21.2
- Disposals per game
- 436.9
- Metres gained per game
- 1-9
- Collingwood's record
- Western Bulldogs, Brisbane, Adelaide
- Clubs pursuing White
Why it mattersCollingwood is losing key defenders during a rebuilding phase, weakening its chances of recovery after a historically poor season.
AustraliaAFLW fans in Brisbane and Victoria will be closely watching whether White returns to her home state or stays in Melbourne, shaping team rosters for next year's competition.
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