DONE DEAL: BRISBANE LIONS’ YOUNG STAR JASPA FLETCHER SIGNS MASSIVE CONTRACT WITH COLLINGWOOD — A NEW ERA OF BRILLIANCE BEGINS AT THE MAGPIES 🖤🤍
In a move that has sent shockwaves through the AFL world, Collingwood Football Club has officially secured the signature of one of the league’s most promising young talents — Jaspa Fletcher. The 20-year-old midfielder, known for his elite ball-handling, vision, and composure under pressure, has inked a multi-year, multi-million-dollar deal with the reigning powerhouse, marking what insiders are calling “the beginning of a new chapter of brilliance at the Magpies.”
The deal, finalised late Sunday evening after weeks of intense negotiations, represents a major coup for Collingwood — a club already boasting a star-studded lineup led by captain Darcy Moore, dynamic midfielder Nick Daicos, and coach Craig McRae, who has been quietly building what he describes as “a team for the next decade.”
Fletcher, who played a key role in Brisbane’s recent finals campaigns, reportedly turned down several lucrative offers from rival clubs to join Collingwood. Sources close to the player revealed that it wasn’t just about money — it was about legacy.
> “This is more than a transfer. It’s a new beginning,” Fletcher said in his first statement as a Magpie. “Collingwood’s culture, their passion, and their belief in the younger generation really spoke to me. I want to be part of a team that plays fearless football — and that’s what the Pies are all about.”
Fans erupted across social media within minutes of the announcement, with Collingwood supporters celebrating the signing as a masterstroke and Brisbane fans expressing shock and disappointment at losing one of their brightest rising stars.
Coach Craig McRae praised Fletcher’s maturity, describing him as “the perfect fit for Collingwood’s evolving style.”
> “Jaspa has that natural football intelligence and a hunger that can’t be taught,” McRae said. “We’re not just signing a player — we’re investing in the future. His versatility and energy will bring a fresh spark to our midfield group.”
Fletcher’s arrival comes amid Collingwood’s aggressive recruitment strategy heading into the 2026 season. The club has made it clear that they are not content to rest on their 2023 Premiership success. The addition of Fletcher is expected to complement the Daicos brothers, Jordan De Goey, and Josh Pendlebury, forming what pundits are already calling “one of the most dynamic midfields in the modern AFL era.”
In Brisbane, reactions were mixed. Lions coach Chris Fagan admitted that losing Fletcher was “tough,” but wished him well, acknowledging that his departure marks the end of an important developmental chapter.
> “We knew Jaspa would be a star from day one,” Fagan said. “He’s a terrific young man, and while we’re sad to see him go, we respect his decision to chase new challenges.”
At Collingwood’s headquarters in Olympic Park, excitement is already palpable. Fans lined up outside the club shop on Monday morning hoping to purchase Fletcher’s soon-to-be-released number jersey. Rumours suggest the club will unveil him officially at a press conference later this week, where he’s expected to train with the squad for the first time.
For Collingwood supporters, the signing of Jaspa Fletcher is more than just another deal — it’s a statement of intent. A declaration that the Magpies are building not only for today but for a dynasty that could dominate the next generation of AFL football.
As one fan put it best online:
> “We don’t rebuild at Collingwood. We reload. And with Jaspa Fletcher, we just loaded something special.”
A new era has indeed begun — and all eyes will be on the black and white army as the young Lion turns Magpie, ready to soar higher than ever before. 🖤🤍✨
