GIPPSLAND Power star Ash Centra has been selected by Collingwood with the No.1 pick in the 2024 Telstra AFLW Draft.
Centra had long been touted as a top selection given her talents. The Sale City product is calm and composed with ball in hand and oozes class.
The 2024 Coates Talent League best and fairest winner averaged 27.1 disposals, 4.2 clearances and 1.5 goals for the Power this year, including a massive day out at the start of the season where she amassed 47 touches and four majors.
The Seaspray native has a basketball background and has the ability to make an impact at AFLW level straight away.
The Pies also hold picks 26 and 55 and have access to father-daughter selection Violet Patterson, daughter of Stephen.