Collingwood's top draft pick earns second Rising Star nod in AFLW
Ash Centra, Collingwood's 2024 number-one AFLW pick, earned a second Rising Star nomination after 30 disposals and a hat-trick of career bests.
The 20-year-old moved from forward to midfield for the first time against Melbourne on Sunday and excelled. Centra picked up 30 disposals, seven clearances, five tackles, and 100 AFLW Fantasy points, all career records.
Centra has played 15 games so far and featured in seven of eight rounds in 2026, missing round four with a shin injury. Centra's previous Rising Star nomination came in round five of 2025.
The shift to midfield proved a turning point, with her output in every measure jumping sharply.
- 30
- Career disposals
- 7 of 8
- Games played in 2026
- 20
- Age
- Number one
- Draft position 2024
Why it mattersCentra's breakout performance suggests Collingwood has a potential star on their hands, reshaping how they might use her over the season ahead.
AustraliaFans following the AFLW now have a clear prospect to track as the competition heats up, with Collingwood a genuine contender if Centra continues her form.
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