In this episode of Talking Gippsland Ed catching up with dashing defender Tew Jiath ahead of being drafted toe the AFL reigning Premiers Collingwood.

Tew's journey has taken a different road to most draftees, being a top age recruit and from a South Sudanese background football hasn't always been the main focus, with supporting family and community his major motivation.

Kick back and enjoy a yarn with Collingwood's latest addition to their backline Tew Jiath on Talking Gippsland.

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