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Mason Cox Says Farewell to Collingwood After 10 Years as Club Declines New Deal

Cox leaves his AFL future open following 139 games at Collingwood.

Overview

  • The 34-year-old announced on Instagram that he was not offered a contract for 2026 and will not play for the Magpies next season.
  • Multiple outlets report he has been delisted after 139 games and 127 goals, having earned a premiership medal in 2023.
  • He featured in 10 games this year, including the qualifying final win over Adelaide and the preliminary final loss to Brisbane.
  • The American recruit joined as an international rookie in 2014, debuted on Anzac Day 2016, and delivered a renowned 2019 preliminary final performance.
  • Collingwood had not issued formal confirmation at the time of reporting, and Cox has not ruled out continuing his AFL career with another club.