Lucy Cronin was selected by Collingwood with Pick 9 in the 2023 AFLW draft. She was a part of the Oakleigh Chargers premiership team in the Coates Talent League in 2023. Lucy has played 11 AFLW games. Lucy was nominated for the AFLW Rising Star award in her first season in the competition.
She was runner-up in Collingwood’s AFLW Best and Fairest award and received Collingwood’s Best First Year Player award. Lucy was also selected in the AFLPA's Under 22, 22 AFLW side.