Collingwood AFLW star Sarah Rowe has crossed codes to hitch 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, isn’t any stranger to soccer, having represented Eire within the sport at youth and senior stage.
Rowe has additionally performed top-level Gaelic soccer in a embellished sporting profession.
Victory coach Jeff Hopkins stated: “We’re extremely happy to have an athlete like Sarah be part of the membership and we’re excited to see what a pure expertise like her can convey to our squad.
“Sarah has been trialling with us and we’ve been impressed together with her stage and what she has to supply so we’re trying to see her hit the bottom working at Victory.”
Rowe was “thrilled” to once more be enjoying soccer and to have the prospect to play for the Victory underneath Hopkins.
“There isn’t any doubt this group needs to realize the last word success this season and I’m trying ahead to contributing to their success any manner I can,” the 27-year-old midfielder stated.
Rowe is out there for choice for the Victory’s conflict on Friday towards Perth Glory at AAMI Park.
