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2 months ago
Collingwood NOT in the race for Jake Stringer, but a premiership threat has genuine interest
By SEN
Collingwood is not in the race to lure Jake Stringer out of Essendon – but Sydney is, according to Sam Edmund.
The Magpies had been linked with a play for the contracted Bomber, but they are reportedly not in the mix any longer.
Stringer, 30, has hit a contract trigger for 2025 at the Dons, however he wants greater security and a contract for 2026.
Edmund believes the Swans are a team that is indeed interested, though their focus remains on the 2024 season and their Preliminary final clash with Port Adelaide.
“He’s looking for a multi-year deal and that is ongoing. What I can tell you it’s not Collingwood and it won’t be Collingwood. Put a line through Stringer joining the Pies,” Edmund told SEN’s Whateley.
“The trigger for next year at Essendon, it’s a lot more than $400,000 – it’s not that offensive, but he wants the second year on that contract.
“As we sit here now, there’s a chance it could be Sydney. In fact, I’d have them as the most likely.
“There’s plenty to work through here. I’m not saying he’s definitely going to Sydney, but I’d have them right there at the front of proceedings for Jake Stringer.”
Stringer kicked 42 goals for the Bombers in 2024 from 23 games, averaging 3.9 marks and 12.7 disposals per game.
