Amy Smith is a highly skilled utility who cracked into Vic Metro’s side this season off the back of strong early-season form, showcasing her adaptability, football intelligence and consistent improvement across multiple roles. Her development and upside were recognised on draft night when she was selected by Collingwood Football Club with Pick 23 in the AFLW Draft.
Smith settled into a wing role for the Sandringham Dragons after playing a variety of positions, including defence, at representative level for Vic Metro. A composed and balanced footballer, she possesses a strong range of outside traits, highlighted by her clean ball use, work rate and ability to read the play. While there remains scope for growth around the physical and contested aspects of her game, Smith’s overall progression, versatility and resilience underpinned her rise through the talent pathway and eventual drafting.
A versatile, team-first footballer with proven resilience and adaptability, Smith’s junior pathway reflects steady development and strong character. Her selection by Collingwood at Pick 23 caps off an impressive draft year and marks the next step in a promising AFLW career.