From the Field to the Worksite

With intense training sessions and game-day pressure, it’s easy to forget that some Collingwood Football Club players are just as handy with a power tool as they are with a footy. AFL players Tim Membrey, Harry Perryman, Lachie Schultz, and AFLW player Selena Karlson are not only quality athletes, they’re also tradies.

This unique crossover between sport and skill is one of the many reasons Bowens is proud to partner with Collingwood for 2025.

“Bowens have led the way throughout the Australian construction industry, providing tradies, builders and professionals with top-quality and reliable supplies,” Collingwood CEO Craig Kelly said in a recent media release.

To celebrate the partnership, Bowens quizzed the players on some hard-hitting topics – favourite tools, quarter-time snacks, coffee orders, and their life on the tools. Whether it’s game day or a day on site, these players prove that hard work, grit and a good tool go a long way.

Player Profiles:

Tim Membrey

Tim Membrey in team photo

Trade: Carpenter

Favourite Tool? Nail gun

Favourite Quarter Time Snack: Banana

Coffee Order: Large latte

What is your experience on the Tools?

I am a qualified carpenter. I completed my apprenticeship whilst playing football.

Harry Perryman

Collingwood AFL player Harry Perryman headshot.

Trade: Carpenter

Favourite Tool? Drop saw

Favourite Quarter Time Snack: Lollies

Coffee Order: Strong latte x hot

Experience on the Tools:

I am currently doing a Certificate III in Carpentry and I’m about to start some renovations on my house.

Lachie Schultz

Collingwood AFL player Lachie Schultz headshot.

Trade: Plumber

Favourite Tool? Shifter

Favourite Quarter Time Snack: Banana

Coffee Order: Soy cap, one sugar

What is your experience on the Tools?

I left school at fifteen to do my plumbing apprenticeship. I worked in the trade for five years finishing my apprenticeship and going back to school to do my certificate IV before being drafted. Nowadays I just do small maintenance jobs for people I know when I’ve got the time.

Selena Karlson

Collingwood AFLW player Selena Karlson headshot.

Trade: Electrician Apprentice

Favourite Tool: Pliers

Favourite Quarter Time Snack: Pikelet with honey

Coffee order: Latte, no sugar

Experience on the Tools:

I’m currently a third-year electrician apprentice. I always found electrical things interesting and wanted to know how they worked. It’s also an easier trade to do with football regarding labour and load. My future plan is to finish my apprenticeship!

Bowens x Collingwood Partnership

Bowens will support both the AFL and AFLW programs, with branding seen across game-day signage. But beyond the banners, it’s about celebrating the shared passion between two proudly Victorian institutions.

“As two organisations established more than 130 years ago, Bowens and Collingwood both have a long and proud history with a focus on delivering results,” said Bowens Director Andy Bowen. “This partnership connects us with builders and trades who love their footy just as much as their work on the tools.”

The Collingwood Players Who Know Their Way Around the Tools

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