Mayo's Sarah Rowe kicked the first goal of her AFLW career for Collingwood during their tense encounter with Carlton at Ikon Park.
It crowned an impressive showing from Rowe who showed strongly throughout and led the way with 13 touches. Yet the result was a disappointing one as Carlton snatched a late win thanks to a Darcy Vescio snap goal at the death which ensured a five-point win.
Rowe had kicked Collingwood into a lead with an after-the-siren kick from an acute angle, prompting big celebrations.
Sarah Rowe goals after 3QT siren to extend Collingwood's lead to 10. ?
Watch the final quarter live and free on @7mate or @7plus.#AFLWBluesPies pic.twitter.com/KPoel3j6U7
— 7AFL (@7AFL) March 2, 2019
How awesome is Sarah Rowe. Amazing. 😍
— Nikki Clare (@Niksterisms) March 2, 2019
Pies fans hold the Irish flag aloft for Sarah Rowe after she kicks her first AFLW goal.
She kicked it from a tough angle after the siren to put her side in front at three quarter time - not a bad effort from the Irishwoman! pic.twitter.com/Tj3D0CoZsX— Lucy Watkin (@lucywato_) March 2, 2019
Superb! First goal in #AFLW Sarah Rowe @CollingwoodFCW And, just look at the response from her teammates one team! #AFLWBluesPies
— Michelle Anderson (@interface2learn) March 2, 2019
Sarah Rowe joined the AFL side on a five-month contract and will return to inter-county football afterwards.
A poor final quarter proved costly for Collingwood, who are still searching for their first victory of the season.
