Collingwood has signed Monaghan’s ladies captain.

Muireann Atkinson is the latest female footballer to try out for the AFLW.

After signing a two-year contract, the Monaghan captain will join Mayo’s Sarah Rowe and Cavan’s Aisling Sheridan at Collingwood next season. The former O’Connor Cup winner makes the move after spending time as a train-on player with the Sydney AFLW programme during the 2023 season.

“We’re pleased to welcome Muireann to Collingwood,” said Jess Burger, the club’s Head of Women’s Football.

“Muireann is an exciting utility who brings a strong appetite for the contest and physicality. She has already demonstrated her ability to upskill and apply both her physical and athletic traits across to our code in a very short amount of time.

“Her effortless sidestep, ability to use the ball on both sides and strong fend off will be key features of her game.

“We’re excited to see where Muireann can take this opportunity and to see where she can take her game over the next two seasons.”

Irish rookie Muireann Atkinson thought she was coming to Collingwood for a medical test in the hope of getting drafted.

Little did she know former Gaelic Football teammates Sarah Rowe and Aishling Sheridan were surprising her with a two-year contract 🖤 🤍 pic.twitter.com/XbbYHgoxKv

— Collingwood AFLW (@CollingwoodAFLW) December 11, 2023

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