Overview

• Darcy Cameron has signed a three-year extension through the end of 2029 after emerging as a premiership ruckman and All-Australian squad member.
• Scott Pendlebury will play a 21st season in 2026 under a one-year deal that poises him to surpass Brent Harvey’s 432-game record.
• List manager Justin Leppitsch cites the importance of retaining experienced leaders while navigating salary-cap limits and future list rejuvenation.
• The new contract terms explicitly fend off interest from the West Coast Eagles, who had been circling the sought-after ruckman.
• Collingwood continues negotiations with other veterans, including Jeremy Howe, Jamie Elliott and Brody Mihocek, as off-season list talks progress.