Ex-Collingwood midfielder Trent Bianco has confirmed his next move, signing with local club Bayswater in the Eastern Football Netball League (EFNL) for the 2026 season as former teammate Tyler Brown joins him.
Bianco, who played 23 games for the Pies across four seasons, has been bouncing around the VFL since he was delisted at the end of 2023.
The 24-year-old initially spent time at the Footscray Bulldogs before making the switch to the Box Hill Hawks.
Bianco will remain at the Hawks for next year, with Bayswater being the beneficiary of his local club.
"Bayswater Football Netball Club is thrilled to announce the signing of former Collingwood AFL player and star playmaker for the Box Hill Hawks at VFL level, Trent Bianco, in 2026! 💚💛🖤
"At just 24, Trent brings 23 games of AFL experience, elite kicking, unreal vision, and that big-game composure that comes from playing at the elite level.
"A former Oakleigh Chargers U18 star, Trent also spent time with the Western Bulldogs VFL program before a stellar 2025 season with Box Hill—finishing 3rd in the VFL Club's Best & Fairest, averaging 21+ disposals (29+ in key wins) and becoming the Hawks' go-to creator.
"He's heading back to the eastern suburbs to dominate EFNL Division 1 whenever his Box Hill commitments allow.
"Welcome to the family, Trent! Let's make 2026 massive."
Brown was announced as the next major signing for Bayswater, linking up with Bianco once again.
The pair spent three years together at Collingwood.
Brown has been at Box Hill for the past two seasons, but sat out the entire 2025 campaign due to injury. He was also signed at Heidelberg in the EFNL.
The father-son gun played 28 AFL games for the Pies and Crows before he was delisted at the end of 2023.
Bayswater won three matches in 2025, finishing eighth in Division 1.
