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Ash Centra
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Ash Centra (born 2 June 2006) is an Australian rules football player who plays for the Collingwood Football Club in the AFL Women's (AFLW) competition. She was selected with the No. 1 pick in the 2024 AFL Women's draft, becoming one of the most notable top picks in recent AFLW history.
Key Information
Early life and junior football
[edit]Ash Centra was born in Seaspray, a coastal town in Victoria. As a teenager, she juggled playing both football and basketball, with Monique Conti being her inspiration.[1] She played junior football with Gippsland Power in the Coates Talent League and was selected for Vic Country at the 2024 AFL Under‑18 Championships.[2]
Centra averaged 27.7 disposals and kicked 18 goals over 13 games in the 2024 season.[2] She earned All-Australian honours at the championships and recorded a standout 47-disposal, 4-goal game in Round 2.[3]
AFLW career
[edit]Centra was selected by Collingwood Football Club with the first overall pick in the 2024 national draft. The draft was the first fully national draft in AFLW history.[4] In December 2024, Collingwood extended Centra’s contract until the end of the 2027 season, before she had played an official AFLW game.[5]
Playing style
[edit]Centra is a versatile player who primarily plays as a midfielder but is also capable of contributing across half-back. She is known for her decision-making and ability to remain composed under pressure.[1][6]
Statistics
[edit]- Statistics are correct to the end of the 2025 season.[7]
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| Season | Team | No. | Games | Totals | Averages (per game) | Votes | ||||||||||||
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| G | B | K | H | D | M | T | G | B | K | H | D | M | T | |||||
| 2025 | Collingwood | 16 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 61 | 51 | 112 | 26 | 23 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 7.6 | 6.4 | 14.0 | 3.3 | 2.9 | 4 |
| Career | 8 | 6 | 5 | 61 | 51 | 112 | 26 | 23 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 7.6 | 6.4 | 14.0 | 3.3 | 2.9 | 4 | ||
Personal life
[edit]Centra grew up in a sporting family with a twin brother and younger sister. She was involved in surf lifesaving and beach activities in her hometown of Seaspray. Off the field, she often uses music as a way to prepare for games.[1][8]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "All eyes on Ash Centra: Ball magnet on setting high standards, family & No. 1 talk". AFL.com.au. 28 November 2024. Retrieved 14 July 2025.
- ^ a b "Ash Centra". Rookie Me Central. Retrieved 14 July 2025.
- ^ "Ash Centra's 47-disposal performance elevates draft hype". SEN. 13 December 2024. Retrieved 14 July 2025.
- ^ "Ash Centra taken as number one pick in first AFLW national draft". ABC News. 16 December 2024. Retrieved 14 July 2025.
- ^ "Collingwood Magpie Ash Centra gets new deal before debut". AFL.com.au. 19 December 2024. Retrieved 14 July 2025.
- ^ "Collingwood welcomes Ash Centra as First Draft pick". collingwoodfc.com.au. 16 December 2024. Retrieved 2 March 2026.
- ^ "Ashley Centra - Player Stats By Season". Australian Football. Retrieved 24 December 2025.
- ^ Bastiani, Gemma (16 April 2024). "In her wildest dreams: Vic Country star has No.1 in sight after monster game". .afl.com.au/aflw. Retrieved 2 March 2026.
External links
[edit]- Ash Centra's profile on the official website of the Collingwood Football Club
- Ash Centra at AustralianFootball.com
- Ash Centra Profile – Rookie Me Central
