Player signings

[BazBoy]

Negotiations are in progress for 4 players:
Beau McCreery who’s contracted till end 2024 up for an extension

Three others Cox , Noble & Markov are also up for extensions

[Take_a_Screamer]

COLLINGWOOD fan favourite Beau McCreery is set to secure a new deal at the AIA Centre ahead of schedule.

The 22-year-old isn't out of contract until the end of next year, but the Magpies are understood to be finalising a contract extension for the next three seasons. McCreery became a permanent fixture under Craig McRae last year, playing 22 of 25 games, including all three finals last September.

The South Australian has continued that rise in 2023, playing in Collingwood’s first 17 games to continue his emergence as a key cog in a well-oiled machine.

Collingwood GM of football Graham Wright had more contracts to deal with last year and was a busy man during the Trade Period, but the Magpies still need to finalise deals for John Noble, Mason Cox, Oleg Markov and make decisions on some players outside the best 23. – Josh Gabelich

MAGPIE SET FOR EARLY EXTENSION
https://www.afl.com.au/news/982363/port-defender-open-to-trade-dee-looks-at-move-pie-set-to-extend

[BazBoy]

And I’d suspect two years extension only —think since Grundy,s 7 the club has not been indulging in long contract,s

[lazzadesilva]

Very happy if that is the case. I don’t care who it is but I would only complete contracts for a maximum of three years.

[stui magpie]

[BazBoy]

Yes seeing he was a Blue Bagger fan as a kid

Want him one club player

Oh and Beau McCreery at 22yrs could have a long career at Pies

[Take_a_Screamer]

[dalyc]

[Boot]

I've been a spruker of Beau McCreery on this forum for a while now after being very impressed with his speed and strength across the half forward line. Hence I'm very glad to see him get a contract extension to tie him into the next few years which will hopefully see him further develop to his full potential as a Steve Johnston type of weapon / goal kicker in the Collingwood forward line.
McCreery hasn't been hitting the scoreboard as much as I would like this season so that's an obvious area for his improvement but clearly the coaching team is pleased with his role in helping the team transition from defense with his running power and speed often providing the extra free man to enable rapid ball movement into the forward line.
The fact that McCreery has been playing further up the ground in the last few games has probably impacted his ability to hit the scoreboard but in Fly I trust to get the most value out of a super athlete with innate football ability.
McCreery is another great piece of recruiting by Derek Hines team.

[BazBoy]

Boot when we signed him I investigated his SAFL career and the last finals he played in for Sth Adelaide—he was brilliant
Then I noted his last SAFL year he had best numbers for fwd fifty tackles across whole competition averaging 5 tackles per game

His 3 goals in one of the finals was exciting

[gurugeoff]

[Take_a_Screamer]

Clubs like GWS and Suns are forever recruiting the best young players.
Teams like Geelong and Collingwood are allowed to plunder them, haha.

Yes, young players are important but not through our door (unless their name is Daicos)

[Take_a_Screamer]

Over this way Mr. Ash Johnson...
Would you like a cup of tea or coffee?

Well the reason we are getting together is because you stated you wish to remain loyal to your club and extend your contract with the Collingwood Football Club before the end of the year - and we are in unanimous agreement. We would appreciate your signature on the dotted line.



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Ash Johnson


Thank you!

[jonmac1954]

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