In a strategic move to bolster their forward line, Collingwood Football Club has officially signed former St Kilda forward Tim Membrey on a two-year deal. The 30-year-old, who was delisted by St Kilda despite a strong finish to the 2024 season, brings a wealth of experience and a proven goal-scoring record to the Magpies. citeturn0search0

Membrey had an impressive tenure at St Kilda, amassing 293 goals in 179 games and leading the club’s goal-kicking charts in 2016, 2017, and 2019. His ability to perform under pressure was evident as he netted 14 goals during the Saints’ five victories in their last six games of the 2024 season. citeturn0search0

Collingwood’s list manager, Justin Leppitsch, highlighted Membrey’s alignment with the team’s current needs, stating, “Tim is a key talent for our list’s needs.” The Magpies have been transparent about their intent to add a robust forward to support existing key players Brody Mihocek and Dan McStay. citeturn0search0

The decision to join Collingwood was influenced by Membrey’s longstanding friendship with former Sydney teammate Tom Mitchell. Reflecting on the swift nature of the move, Membrey remarked, “It happened pretty quickly… my manager just rang me and said, ‘Collingwood are pretty interested, do you want to go and have a chat?'” citeturn0search0

This acquisition underscores Collingwood’s commitment to enhancing their attacking options as they aim for a strong performance in the upcoming AFL season. Fans eagerly anticipate the impact Membrey will have in the black and white stripes, hopeful that his addition will contribute significantly to the team’s success.