By Jed Lanyon
Eastern Ranges player Tarni Brown will join Collingwood’s AFLW side, becoming the club’s first father-daughter selection.
Tarni, the daughter of Collingwood legend Gavin Brown, joins older brothers Callum and Tyler at the club marking the first time three siblings will play for the same AFL/W club at the same time.
In an interview with her new club, Tarni said, “It’s a great honour to start my AFLW career at Collingwood.
“I hope to one day establish a name for myself at the club but for now to contribute to the Brown family legacy is a privilege.”
Tarni was named in the Eastern Ranges’ best in the two games played prior to the NAB League season being disrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic.
In those two games Tarni averaged 24 disposals and kicked a goal.
Gavin said it was a special moment for the family and that he was proud of all his children.
“Clearly this time it’s Tarni’s turn and I’m really proud of her. She deserves every success that she gets.
“For the family to be able to play at Collingwood, where I played and where the boys are now playing, it just makes it a bit surreal and a bit special.
“To be able to watch her first game, as a family we’re really excited about and really looking forward to. It’ll be a fantastic achievement.
Gavin said it would be special to see Tarni play at Victoria Park, the same ground he played many of his 254 games as a Magpie.
