Collingwood midfielder Ed Allan locked in until 2030 after 19-game season

Collingwood midfielder Ed Allan extended his contract by four years after playing 19 games in a breakout 2026 season.

Why it mattersThe deal locks in a rising young midfielder for Collingwood as it rebuilds the midfield, and shows the club believes in his progress.

AustraliaCollingwood's future midfield now centres on a homegrown player who has proven he can hold his own against elite opposition in just one breakout year.

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Callum Mills ruptured his ACL in the qualifying final and faces 6-12 months recovery; Sydney must name a new captain.

Why it mattersSydney must navigate a finals run without its captain during a season marred by off-field scandal, forcing a hastily-chosen replacement into the role.