Collingwood AFLW star Sarah Rowe has crossed codes to affix Melbourne Victory.
Rowe has signed an injury-replacement cope with the Victory as cowl for Melina Ayres, who’s sidelined with a hamstring harm.
The versatile athlete, who has spent the previous 5 AFLW seasons with the Magpies, is not any stranger to soccer, having represented Ireland within the sport at youth and senior degree.
Rowe has additionally performed top-level Gaelic soccer in a adorned sporting profession.
Victory coach Jeff Hopkins stated: “We’re incredibly pleased to have an athlete like Sarah join the club and we’re excited to see what a natural talent like her can bring to our squad.
“Sarah has been trialling with us and we’ve been impressed with her level and what she has to offer so we’re looking to see her hit the ground running at Victory.”
Rowe was “thrilled” to once more be enjoying soccer and to have the prospect to play for the Victory underneath Hopkins.
“There is no doubt this group wants to achieve the ultimate success this season and I’m looking forward to contributing to their success any way I can,” the 27-year-old midfielder stated.
Rowe is on the market for choice for the Victory’s conflict on Friday in opposition to Perth Glory at AAMI Park.
