Ruby Schleicher Leaves Collingwood AFLW for West Coast

Ruby Schleicher has announced her departure from Collingwood AFLW, informing her teammates that she will return to her home state of Western Australia, with West Coast expected to be her next team.

Schleicher, who was a foundation player for Collingwood, was drafted in 2016 and made her debut in the inaugural women's season in 2017. She has received All-Australian honors twice, won the club's best and fairest award in 2024, and was appointed captain for the 2025 season.

Collingwood's chief executive, Craig Kelly, acknowledged her contributions and expressed respect for her decision to return home, thanking her for her dedication to the club and wishing her well in her future endeavors.