Tim Membrey

Timothy Joel Membrey (born 26 May 1994) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the Collingwood Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). He previously played for the Sydney Swans from 2013 to 2014 and the St Kilda Football Club from 2015 to 2024.

Playing career

Early career Membery grew up in Traralgon and attended St Gabriel's Primary School. Membrey participated in the Auskick program at Traralgon; he played junior football for Traralgon Football Club and was captain of the Gippsland Power. Membrey would play against future St Kilda teammate Jack Billings in the under 18 Grand Final, where Billings' Oakleigh Chargers won by a point.

Sydney Swans (2013–2014) He was drafted to the Sydney Swans with the 46th pick in the 2012 AFL draft. Membrey was mentored by dual Brownlow Medalist Adam Goodes while at the Swans. Membrey had to wait until round 19, 2014 to make his debut against Essendon, when he was a late replacement for an injured Lance Franklin. In his two years in Sydney, Membrey struggled to break into a Swans lineup that included forwards Franklin, Kurt Tippett and his mentor Goodes. He played 41 games for the Swans Reserves in the North East Australian Football League, kicking 105 goals (an average of 2.5 goals per match). On his departure, Sydney Coach John Longmire said to Membrey "we know you’re good enough to play senior football. As much as we want you, you have our blessing to leave." As he was delisted by the Swans in 2014, he was eligible for the 'free agency for life' clause in 2021. However, he immediately signed a three-year contract with the Saints through to 2024.

Membrey played a prolific game in wet, post-storm conditions in Sydney in the Saints' round-one win over GWS. He collected 21 disposals at 81 per cent efficiency, three goals, seven marks, seven inside-50s and a team-high 586 metres gained. He finished third in the 2021 Trevor Barker Award.

Collingwood Football Club (2025–) Following the conclusion of the 2024 AFL season, Membrey was delisted by the Saints and subsequently picked up by as a delisted free agent on a two-year contract.

Membrey had a shot on goal after the final siren to win the game for Collingwood against the Western Bulldogs in the inaugural wildcard final, but missed and kicked a behind, therefore ending Collingwood's season.

Statistics Updated to the end of round 22, 2026.

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