Harrison Coe

Harrison Coe
Personal information
Full name Harrison Coe
Born (1999-11-10) 10 November 1999 (age 27)
Original team Mooroolbark / Frankston (VFL)
Draft Pick 8, 2026 Mid-Season Rookie Draft
Height 204 cm (6 ft 8+1⁄2 in)
Position Ruckman
Playing career
Years Club Games (Goals)
2026 Collingwood 0 (0)
Source: AustralianFootball.com

Harrison Coe (born 10 November 1999) is a former professional Australian rules footballer who was rostered with the Collingwood Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). Standing at 204 cm (6 ft 8 in), he plays primarily as a ruckman. He was recruited by Collingwood with the eighth selection in the 2026 AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft.

Early life and amateur career

Coe spent his early senior football career playing in the lower tiers of local Melbourne football. In 2019, he played Division 4 football in the Victorian Amateur Football Association (VAFA) for St Francis, playing predominantly as a full-forward and kicking 117 goals to lead the league. Over the following seasons, he transitioned into a primary ruckman, experiencing stints with local clubs including Mooroolbark. Outside of his football commitments, Coe worked full-time as a commercial electrician.

State-league career (VFL)

Coe's physical development earned him a spot on the Victorian Football League (VFL) list with the Frankston Football Club ahead of the 2024 season. Across three seasons with Frankston from 2024 to 2026, he established himself as a reliable state-league ruckman, noted for his contested marking and intercepting capabilities around stoppages. In total, he made 43 VFL appearances for Frankston and kicked 18 goals.

AFL career

On 27 May 2026, at 26 years of age, Coe was selected by Collingwood with the eighth pick in the 2026 AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft. He was brought in to bolster the club's available ruck stocks following a long-term injury to teammate Reef McInnes.

Upon arriving at the Magpies, Coe spent the remainder of the year with their VFL affiliate team. He had an immediate impact, notably polling maximum votes for the Round 21 Coach's MVP award against Port Melbourne following a performance that included a career-high 44 hitouts and 15 disposals. In total, Coe played nine matches for Collingwood's VFL side during the latter half of the 2026 season, but he did not make a senior debut at AFL level.

Following the conclusion of the 2026 season, Collingwood restructured its ruck depth by trading for Carlton's Flynn Riley. Consequently, on 20 October 2026, Collingwood announced that Coe would not be offered a contract for the 2027 season and was delisted alongside teammate Noah Howes. Following his departure, Coe stated his intention to pursue opportunities with other AFL clubs ahead of the 2027 pre-season.

References

  1. ↑ Sargis, Alex (24 May 2026). "From Division 4 to AFL Draft prospect: The remarkable rise of Harrison Coe". ESPN. Retrieved 8 November 2026.
  2. ↑ "Harrison Coe Profile". VFL.com.au. Retrieved 8 November 2026.
  3. ↑ Gabelich, Josh (27 May 2026). "Collingwood adds state-league ruck depth with mature-age rookie". AFL.com.au. Retrieved 8 November 2026.
  4. ↑ Collingwood FC Media (20 October 2026). "Collingwood confirms list changes for 2027". collingwoodfc.com.au. Retrieved 8 November 2026.