Muireann Atkinson is the latest ladies football star to try her hand in the AFLW.

The Monaghan captain will join Mayo’s Sarah Rowe and Aisling Sheridan of Cavan at Collingwood next season after penning a two-year deal with the club. The former O’Connor Cup winner makes the switch after spending time with the Sydney AFLW program throughout the 2023 season as a train-on player.

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

“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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