Breaking News: Collingwood Key Star Ruck Darcy Cameron Wants to Stay at Pies Despite West Coast’s Interest
Collingwood’s ruckman Darcy Cameron has reaffirmed his commitment to the Magpies, expressing a strong desire to remain at the club despite reported interest from West Coast. Cameron, who has been a pivotal figure in Collingwood’s ruck division, is contracted until the end of the 2026 season.([zerohanger.com][1], [foxsports.com.au][2])
The 29-year-old Western Australian native joined Collingwood in 2019 after a brief stint at Sydney, where he played just one AFL game. Since his arrival, Cameron has become a key player for the Magpies, particularly after Brodie Grundy’s departure due to injury. His consistent performances have solidified his role as the team’s primary ruckman. In 2024, he was named in the All-Australian squad of 40 and finished second in the Copeland Trophy, Collingwood’s best and fairest award .([collingwoodfc.com.au][3], [zerohanger.com][1], [reddit.com][4])
Despite his success at Collingwood, Cameron’s name has surfaced in trade discussions, with West Coast reportedly interested in acquiring him. The Eagles have been seeking a reliable ruckman following the twilight years of Nic Naitanui and have identified Cameron as a potential target .([foxsports.com.au][2])
However, Cameron has made it clear that he wants to stay at Collingwood. He expressed his gratitude towards the club for giving him the opportunity to showcase his talents and emphasized his commitment to the team. “I’m forever indebted to them and I’m just so happy that I made that move here and very grateful to the Club,” Cameron said .([collingwoodfc.com.au][3])
Collingwood’s general manager of football, Graham Wright, has also praised Cameron’s contributions. “Darcy’s performances over the past few years have continued to improve and become really consistent, both as a forward and in the ruck,” Wright stated .([collingwoodfc.com.au][5])
With Cameron’s current contract running until 2026, it seems unlikely that he will be moving to West Coast in the near future. However, the interest from the Eagles highlights the value that other clubs place on his abilities. For now, Collingwood fans can rest assured that their key ruckman is focused on delivering strong performances for the Magpies.
