Collingwood star laughs off $7 million offer reports
Collingwood midfielder Beau McCreery has laughed off reports linking him with a potential $7 million bid from new expansion club Tasmania Devils.
On Tuesday night, AFL.com.au reported that Tasmania had identified McCreery, who is contracted with the Magpies until 2027. As a player who is the center of attention of the opening lists He was the target of a potential deal worth $1 million per season over seven years as he prepares to join the competition in 2028.
McCreery made the radio rounds on Wednesday morning ahead of the annual Anzac Day clash with Essendon at the MCG and laughed off questions about the big deal, saying he was unaware of any official offer.
The 25-year-old said during an interview with Triple M that Tasmania had not made an offer to him.
“I was as stunned as you when you heard this,” McCreery said.
“No, not personally. [reached out]. Obviously that’s big news to hear, but I’m still contracted to Collingwood for the next two years… so my eyes are on the prize there and obviously… “We have a big game this weekend.”
In a separate radio interview broadcast on Fox, McCreery again said he was unaware of the offer.
“I don’t know about an offer… I was about to put the phone down when my wife tapped me on the shoulder and said, ‘What’s going on here?’ he said. I’m still under contract. “I love Pies,” he said.
Hannah Kennelly is an award-winning sports journalist and Formula 1 writer for The Age.Connect via email.
