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Date Posted: 12:22 10/04/24 Wed
Author: Annabelle
Author Host/IP: 139-216-204-154.sta.dodo.net.au / 139.216.204.154
Subject: A bit about our future strategy from The Hun who revise money chest down to four mil.
In reply to: Tim 's message, "Spot on" on 11:57 10/04/24 Wed

Collingwood could have access to more than $4m in available funds to chase elite free agency talent across the next two to three years after going a long way to releasing itself from the shackles of the 2021 salary cap fire sale.

While the Magpies still contribute to Adam Treloar and Brodie Grundy’s salaries, Moneyball understands the reigning premiers have been diligent in better balancing the books.

They are now looking at high-end talent acquisitions as part of their short-to-medium term list management strategy.

But it will almost certainly come through future free agency plays rather than trades, with Collingwood keen to get back into the first round draft windows as soon as possible.

The Magpies have already given this year’s first-round pick to Fremantle as part of the deal to get Lachie Schultz to the club.

Lachie Schultz is the latest player the Pies have acquired thanks to a first-round pick. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)
Lachie Schultz is the latest player the Pies have acquired thanks to a first-round pick. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)
They are keen to start reshaping what is the oldest list in the AFL with elite young talent in the future.

Collingwood has nine players who are over 30 and anticipate a number of those players moving on in the next few years.

Veteran Steele Sidebottom is keen to play on next year if the Magpies want him, saying he still feels as if he can contribute to the club’s plans going forward.

That would free up considerable funds to launch the club into the ‘top end’ free agency market as early as this season, but will likely be more active next year when the likes of West Coast’s Oscar Allen, Melbourne’s Harrison Petty, GWS’s Sam Taylor and North Melbourne’s Luke Davies-Uniacke could be available.

A power key forward would be the most sought-after target, but a big-bodied midfielder and a next-generation defender are also part of the plans.

And Collingwood chief executive Craig Kelly will almost certainly play a beefed up role in the chase for future talent.

The Magpies also want to access the draft in the coming years by giving respected recruiting boss Derek Hine the chance to access the best talent.

Collingwood’s footy boss Graham Wright is on extended leave travelling overseas at the moment. He is scheduled to return to the Magpies in September, but some doubt remains whether he will resume his role.

PIES’ ‘LOST’ FIRST ROUND DRAFT PICKS
2023: Gave up pick 41 and a future first-round pick for Lachie Schultz
2020: Traded its first round pick to Greater Western Sydney in exchange for picks 24 and 30 as well as a 2021 fourth round pick.
2018: Traded pick 21 and 42 as well a future first round pick for Dayne Beams
2015: Traded pick 9, a fourth-round pick and a future first round pick for Adam Treloar
*Also lost Ollie Henry (a first-round pick from 2020) to Geelong in a trade.

The AFL, and other suitors, are also looking at the experienced footy administrator.

Brendon Bolton has taken up some of Wright’s roles, while Justin Leppitsch is helping with strategy and list management.

The Pies have effectively given six first round picks to trade in or access players since the 2015 national draft.

They also lost one of their prized first-round picks – Ollie Henry – to Geelong when the forward sought a trade against the club’s wishes at the end of 2022.

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