List Mgmt. 2025 Trade/FA Thread (Cont’d)

[gouki88]

It's going to be a long 12 days ahead.

Hope TD has welcome threads ready for half the AFL

 

[Pragmatic Shill]

Odyssey Sports Management’s James Pitcher has offered an update on Mason Cox

46

Mason Cox

Age

34

Ht

211cm

Wt

110kg

Pos.

F/R

Career

Season

Last 5

D

8.7

2star

K

5.2

2star

HB

3.5

3star

M

4.0

4star

T

1.6

4star

G

1.2

4star

D

6.0

1star

K

3.0

1star

HB

3.0

2star

M

2.3

2star

T

0.3

1star

G

1.0

4star

D

9.0

3star

K

5.4

2star

HB

3.6

3star

M

2.6

3star

T

2.4

4star

G

1.8

5star

’s future at Collingwood.

The 34-year-old ruck/forward is currently without a deal at the Magpies and is free to look around at whatever offers he can garner around the competition.

While Cox is yet to be tabled a deal by the Magpies, Pitcher says the club hopes to keep him on their list for 2026 but are simply holding off putting that offer in front of him until they get a clear idea of what list spots they’re looking at.

“I'd like to think he would (get another deal at Collingwood),” Pitcher said on AFL Trade Radio.

“We've had really good chats with Collingwood since really the injury has occurred, that I don't think it's ever been a conversation about him not being there, but it was always going to come down to list spots.

“He had a great exit with Fly (Craig McRae

Craig Mcrae

Age

52

Ht

176cm

Wt

73kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

12.9

3star

K

9.0

3star

HB

3.9

3star

M

2.4

3star

T

1.9

4star

G

1.2

4star

No current season stats available

D

16.2

4star

K

10.6

4star

HB

5.6

4star

M

1.8

2star

T

1.2

3star

G

1.4

5star

) and Leppa (Justin Leppitsch

Justin Leppitsch

Age

50

Ht

191cm

Wt

97kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

12.2

3star

K

8.3

3star

HB

3.9

3star

M

4.5

4star

T

1.2

3star

No current season stats available

D

8.2

2star

K

5.8

3star

HB

2.4

3star

M

0.6

1star

T

1.0

3star

) last week, and I think they were quite clear, and they want to find a way for him to remain at Collingwood, but it's really going to depend on this upcoming trade period and what potentially happens.

“But, again, his ability to play a role for the team that's quite sacrificial (is big).

“I think he was a really big part of their success in that first two thirds of the season, and he’s done everything to deserve at least another year at the Pies.”

 

[Obese Arachnid]

Collingwood in with a sniff.
Wait where OS do they meet?

Derrimut International Cafe

 

[gouki88]

Odyssey Sports Management’s James Pitcher has offered an update on Mason Cox’s future at Collingwood.

The 34-year-old ruck/forward is currently without a deal at the Magpies and is free to look around at whatever offers he can garner around the competition.

While Cox is yet to be tabled a deal by the Magpies, Pitcher says the club hopes to keep him on their list for 2026 but are simply holding off putting that offer in front of him until they get a clear idea of what list spots they’re looking at.

“I'd like to think he would (get another deal at Collingwood),” Pitcher said on AFL Trade Radio.

“We've had really good chats with Collingwood since really the injury has occurred, that I don't think it's ever been a conversation about him not being there, but it was always going to come down to list spots.

“He had a great exit with Fly (Craig McRae) and Leppa (Justin Leppitsch) last week, and I think they were quite clear, and they want to find a way for him to remain at Collingwood, but it's really going to depend on this upcoming trade period and what potentially happens.

“But, again, his ability to play a role for the team that's quite sacrificial (is big).

“I think he was a really big part of their success in that first two thirds of the season, and he’s done everything to deserve at least another year at the Pies.”

Laughed at this. Those 5-6 games, including multiple where he was subbed out, really set us up for a finals push!

 

[Gabbo64]

To what extent are people here concerned of a potential major drop off by either Sidebottom or Pendleton in 2026?

Just thinking about our midfield and the degree to which we should be going hard for someone (or not, and having a minor slide, but getting some games into developing mids and aiming for the 26/27 draft/trade window)

This is nothing to be concerned about. The club will have a clear understanding of where our veterans are at and will be making plans accordingly.

 

[brockbruiser]

Not quite - I think they've handled that situation really respectfully and are very happy for him to stay at the club but they won't stand in the way if he wants to go somewhere that can guarantee more senior time.

Nah, that ain't it. They've got confirmation Flanders is coming and now it looks as though he plays VFL. St.Kilda will spin this off in the media in order to protect his currency, but they'd want him out.... Why pay him his salary to play VFL when they can get somehting in return and get his money off the books

 

[ThePhantom777]

I'd take Jack Steele

9

Jack Steele

Age

29

Ht

187cm

Wt

90kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

20.9

5star

K

8.7

3star

HB

12.2

5star

M

3.7

4star

T

6.8

5star

CL

3.6

5star

D

21.3

5star

K

10.0

4star

HB

11.3

5star

M

4.0

4star

T

5.8

5star

CL

4.6

5star

D

16.8

4star

K

5.0

2star

HB

11.8

5star

M

2.6

3star

T

6.4

5star

CL

3.6

5star

over Clayton Oliver

13

Clayton Oliver

Age

28

Ht

189cm

Wt

88kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

27.8

5star

K

9.5

4star

HB

18.4

5star

M

3.2

3star

T

6.3

5star

CL

6.3

5star

D

25.1

5star

K

11.1

4star

HB

14.0

5star

M

3.6

4star

T

5.6

5star

CL

5.9

5star

D

19.2

5star

K

4.6

2star

HB

14.6

5star

M

2.0

3star

T

4.4

5star

CL

3.8

5star

 

[Jen2310]

Odyssey Sports Management’s James Pitcher has offered an update on Mason Cox’s future at Collingwood.

The 34-year-old ruck/forward is currently without a deal at the Magpies and is free to look around at whatever offers he can garner around the competition.

While Cox is yet to be tabled a deal by the Magpies, Pitcher says the club hopes to keep him on their list for 2026 but are simply holding off putting that offer in front of him until they get a clear idea of what list spots they’re looking at.

“I'd like to think he would (get another deal at Collingwood),” Pitcher said on AFL Trade Radio.

“We've had really good chats with Collingwood since really the injury has occurred, that I don't think it's ever been a conversation about him not being there, but it was always going to come down to list spots.

“He had a great exit with Fly (Craig McRae) and Leppa (Justin Leppitsch) last week, and I think they were quite clear, and they want to find a way for him to remain at Collingwood, but it's really going to depend on this upcoming trade period and what potentially happens.

“But, again, his ability to play a role for the team that's quite sacrificial (is big).

“I think he was a really big part of their success in that first two thirds of the season, and he’s done everything to deserve at least another year at the Pies.”

I would agree that he was a big part of the last few games, but 2/3 of the season might be a stretch

 

[PiCkLeJuiCe]

I would agree that he was a big part of the last few games, but 2/3 of the season might be a stretch

not a stretch, it would be a lie.

 

[TradeDraft]

 

[jmac70]

The fact that we haven't heard anything from butters means that he in all likelihood is going to play at port next year and wait for FA.

Really need to save the salary cap for him, he is worth a 10 year $27 mill type deal.

$27 million!

Holy moly!!!!!!!

 

[gouki88]

Bizarre - not even a thanks for his years of captaincy!

 

[jmac70]

Bizarre - not even a thanks for his years of captaincy!

#saintsculture

 

[Mollythedolly]

Pendleton has been overshadowed

Doubt we’ll notice

Emblebury? Heard he goes okay.

 

[WanderingDude]

The fact that we haven't heard anything from butters means that he in all likelihood is going to play at port next year and wait for FA.

Really need to save the salary cap for him, he is worth a 10 year $27 mill type deal.

Butters has said he will play at the Tealed ones next year, that he would not tear them apart. Normally when I post like this there is an announcement that makes my post look foolish in 10 minutes.

 

[gouki88]

#saintsculture

Ross is always good for that at least

 

[PonsfordMagpie]

Bizarre - not even a thanks for his years of captaincy!

Pretty shit way to treat a player that's given them everything.

Can't see this going down well among St Kilda's playing group.

 

[ThePhantom777]

No thanks

Why?

 

[Mick F]

I’m not talking about “every gun.”

Just one player who I think is too great a risk.

And the draft pick Melb require is pure conjecture, at this point. A very important consideration.

[May be determined by the demand generated.]

 

[gouki88]

Pretty shit way to treat a player that's given them everything.

Can't see this going down well among St Kilda's playing group.

Probably banking on the fact that half their playing group will be new acquisitions so it won’t matter!

 

[jmac70]

Why?

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He’s a solid player for sure. I just don’t think we need him.

 

[MooreDaicos]

The players responsible for that sustainable relavance are coming close to the end of their playing careers. Outside of nick, we don't really have any talented youth coming through.

I would rather us be able to hit on multiple mids in the draft then spend that draft capital on Humphrey. That is just my personal feeling.

If Collingwood get him then I will get behind him and support him , I just would like us to not shy away from being aggressive in the draft .

So you would rather an unknown or 2 instead of a mini Jordy? Are you mad??

 

[gouki88]

He’s a solid player for sure. I just don’t think we need him.

In paraphrasing the wise words of manicpie, we want and need everyone!

 

[WanderingDude]

Why?

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Craig Kelly said supporters must accept the recruiting of players who are veterans for short periods. Steele fits that profile. He would contribute at a critical time in terms of transition. A hard player. A leader. I suspect that St Kilda will not pass out any player that is contracted for free.

 

[No SPIN]

To what extent are people here concerned of a potential major drop off by either Sidebottom or Pendleton in 2026?

Just thinking about our midfield and the degree to which we should be going hard for someone (or not, and having a minor slide, but getting some games into developing mids and aiming for the 26/27 draft/trade window)

5 on the bench will mean veterans can be managed and any major drop off in game will be mitigated. Conversely they can also be managed for maximum impact with multiple bursts during a game.

As for Pendleton - what do his stats tell you