Locked in: Maynard snubs North to become Magpie for life

Brayden Maynard is locked in for four more years at Collingwood after signing a new deal through to the end of 2029.

The rugged defender was set to enter unrestricted free agency at the end of the 2025 season and was reportedly being chased by the likes of North Melbourne, but will now remain at the AIA Centre for the next four seasons.

The 28-year-old has been a mainstay for Collingwood across 219 games since being drafted with pick No. 30 in the 2014 draft.

“I’m incredibly proud and excited to be wearing the black and white for another four years,” Maynard said.

“I love this Club. From the players and staff to our incredible fans, everyone contributes to making Collingwood the Club it is.

“To the Magpie Army – it’s a privilege to represent you each week. No matter where we play, you show up in force with passion and loyalty, and I can’t wait to keep running out in front of you for years to come.

“Up the Maggies!”

The 2023 premiership player was named an All-Australian in 2022 and has been a club vice-captain over the last three seasons.

He has missed Collingwood's last two games with a foot injury but could make a return for the ladder leaders after their Round 14 bye to face St Kilda in Round 15.