Eliza James is a dynamic small forward known for her explosive pace, goal sense, and clutch performances. Drafted from the Oakleigh Chargers, she made an immediate impact at Collingwood, earning the club’s Best First Year Player award in 2022 and finishing as the leading goalkicker in Season 7.

Her breakout moment came in the 2022 finals, where she became the first AFLW player to kick four goals in a finals match, earning AFLW MVP of the Week honors. James is a natural match-winner—capable of turning games with her agility, pressure acts, and ability to find space inside 50.

Off the field, she’s a proud alum of Star of the Sea College and has a strong connection to grassroots footy, having played over 100 games with St Peters before entering the elite pathway.

Drafted from: Oakleigh Chargers (NAB League)

Career Highlights:

• AFLW MVP of the Week (Finals, 2022)

• Collingwood Best First Year Player (2022)

• Collingwood Leading Goalkicker (2022 Season 7)

• First AFLW player to kick four goals in a finals matc