🖤⚪ Stability Secured: Collingwood Locks In Core Group With Five Key Re-Signings Ahead of 2025 Season
In a move that underscores their commitment to long-term success and squad continuity, **Collingwood Football Club** has officially re-signed **five key players** for the upcoming **2025 AFL season**, solidifying the foundation of a team determined to remain at the top of the league.
The news, first reported by **SEN**, has been met with widespread praise from the Magpie Army, who now have every reason to feel optimistic about what lies ahead. After a thrilling and competitive 2024 campaign, the re-signings signal that the club is doubling down on its internal talent and reinforcing the culture that has defined Collingwood’s resurgence in recent years.
While the identities of the five players haven’t all been publicly confirmed at the time of reporting, sources within the club suggest the extensions include a mix of **veteran leadership and emerging stars**, showcasing the club’s balanced approach to building a list that can contend now and well into the future.
Collingwood’s Head of Football praised the group’s loyalty and the seamless negotiations:
*”These re-signings speak volumes about the direction we’re heading. The players want to be here, they believe in what we’re building, and we believe in them. It’s a big moment for our football program.”*
The decision to secure multiple players before the offseason trade frenzy begins is also a strategic win, giving the coaching staff clarity heading into preseason and allowing the team to focus solely on improvement and execution rather than contract distractions.
Among the re-signed group, at least two have reportedly attracted outside interest — further emphasizing the significance of their commitment to the black and white. Their choice to stay is not just a win in terms of talent retention, but also a strong statement about the faith they have in the coaching staff, the club’s leadership, and their shared pursuit of premiership glory.
Fans quickly flooded social media with reactions, with many calling it a “massive win for Collingwood’s future.” One supporter tweeted, *“Keeping the core together is how dynasties are built — proud of the club for making this happen.”*
In recent years, Collingwood has made it a priority to blend experience with youth, and these re-signings reflect a club that’s learned from the past, invested in development, and prepared to evolve without losing its identity.
With 2025 on the horizon, the Magpies are positioning themselves as one of the most stable and dangerous outfits in the AFL. While other clubs may be scrambling for answers, **Collingwood is doubling down on belief — and the players who make it possible.
