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Date Posted: 19:10 11/02/25 Tue
Author: Jen2310
Author Host/IP: 220-253-19-45.tpgi.com.au / 220.253.19.45
Subject: 2025 new positions as per the age.

Defence:

Having brought in Dan Houston from Port with his two All-Australian jackets they have significantly lifted the class on the backline (at least for round one for he is suspended for opening round). They have also returned Josh Daicos to defence this summer from a wing.

The trend of the game is to have the best ball users in defence and Houston and Daicos are the best kicks and decision makers at Collingwood along with Josh’s brother, Nick, and the sagacious Scott Pendlebury.

Meanwhile, they have shifted Reef McInnes, who spent his first four years at the club as a third tall forward, to defence. The move has stirred quiet optimism among the Magpies in the summer for they might have found a player. He was struggling to bed a spot as a forward but as a defender, he has the tools to make it.

In a side that has lacked a genuine second tall defender McInnes could be it. At 194cms, he is very strong overhead with a good football intelligence and high-end speed. His endurance was questionable as a forward but as a defender that has not been a concern this summer.

What it means is that with premiership duo Oleg Markov and Billy Frampton (a defender and role playing tall forward) and then young players like Will Parker, Tew Jiath, Jakob Ryan and Charlie Dean who all got a first taste of AFL football in defence, the Magpies back seven (one on the bench) is tight for spots.

Midfeld:
Harry Perryman came to Collingwood as a defender having played his AFL career there at the Giants, but will play as a midfielder. Jack Crisp, who played mid last year will move out to a wing, likewise Will Hoskin-Elliott who will effectively flip positions with Josh Daicos. Pat Lipinski and Steele Sidebottom will also rotate on wings and on ball.

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