The Collingwood midfielder is said to be exploring a shock move:
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Veteran Collingwood midfielder Taylor Adams is said to be seeking interest from an interstate rival following the Magpies’ flag-winning season.

Adams missed Collingwood’s premiership win over the Brisbane Lions last Saturday due to an untimely hamstring injury sustained in the finals series.

According to Seven’s Mitch Cleary on Friday morning, Adams is exploring opportunities with the Sydney Swans this season.

The 30-year-old has one year remaining on his current contract with Collingwood, with a possible departure from Olympic Park surrounding a reduction in minutes in midfield in 2023; following the arrival of former Hawthorn midfielder Tom Mitchell last year.

Cleary added that the Magpies see Adams as a must-play player next season, while the Swans look to add mature talent. Sydney are expected to add former Collingwood rider Brodie Grundy – who is said to have a close relationship with Adams – via trade this year.

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Since 1927, the E. W. Copeland Trophy has been awarded to Collingwood’s best and fairest in the AFL.

Collingwood greats such as Bob Rose, Murray Weideman, Len Thompson, Peter Daicos, Tony Shaw, Nathan Buckley, Paul Licuria and Scott Pendlebury are among the players who have received this trophy on many occasions.33

With a host of awards on offer, the Copeland Trophy’s highest honor has plenty of potential winners, including Jack Crisp, who is looking to complete a hat-trick of best and fairest wins . This award keeps alive the memory of Ernest W. Copeland, Collingwood’s secretary from 1895 to 1923. Known as a tireless worker with a friendly demeanor, Copeland was one of football’s most respected throughout his long career at the club. .

As night falls, here’s everything you need to know ahead of the 2023 Copeland Trophy.

After finishing seventh in his debut last year, Nick Daicos is one of the real contenders for this year’s Copeland championship. Playing 20 games, Daicos averaged 31.2 disposals and had some top performances on the field, including winning an Anzac Day medal in 2023. Named Young Player of the Year Coaches Association year, Nick could well add a first Copeland to his trophy cabinet.

In her first year as captain, Darcy Moore took the competition by storm. Named to the back of the All-Australian team, Moore established himself as one of the competition’s top leaders and defenders. He finished on the podium at Copeland last year and could move up a few spots this year. Few Pies have had more consistent years than Josh Daicos, with the winger plying his trade week in and week out in 2023. The first All-Australian blazer will see he received votes in many matches, when he wanted to challenge his brother Copeland for the first time. .

Despite missing five games during the home and away season, De Goey had one of the best years of his career as he contested his first Best & Fairest title. Devastating midfield, De Goey became a consistent ball winner and continued to appear on the scoresheet as one of his team’s most important players.

Having barely lost a single faceoff all year, Quaynor has become one of the most respected defenders in the league. Quaynor has not missed a match all year and will be on the ballot’s radar throughout the season.

Less than a week after winning the club’s 16th Premiership Cup, Collingwood have confirmed the departures of five players, with Trey Ruscoe, Trent Bianco, Tom Wilson, Arlo Draper and Cooper Murley out. offer to sign a contract for the 2024 season.

Currently, The Magpies have a total of 4 players who have not yet signed contracts for next season, of which all names with expired contracts are not included in the winning squad.

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