High-flying Magpie Jeremy Howe has recommitted to Collingwood ahead of the new season, extending his stay in the black and white until the end of 2024.
Howe, whose deal was set to expire at the end of this year, is set to enter his 12th season in the AFL and eighth with the Magpies, having ventured from Melbourne at the end of the 2015 season.
Since arriving at Olympic Park, Howe has established himself as a household name in the Magpies' backline across 119 matches, adding to his 100 appearances as a Demon across five seasons.
The 32-year-old has also been a member of Collingwood's leadership group for six successive seasons, and will again be a veteran presence on Craig McRae's last line this year.
โWe are pleased Jeremy has committed to this program for another year,โ Collingwood football boss Graham Wright said in a club statement.
โJeremy has been an integral part of this Club on and off the field. He has exceptional football smarts, is a strong leader, and overall a really quality person.
โAs we commence our 2023 campaign on Friday, it is a good feeling to know โHowey' will be a consistent part of our side for another two seasons.โ
The re-signing of Howe sees the Magpies alleviate their list of off-contract players, with veteran duo Scott Pendlebury and Steele Sidebottom also among those needed to make calls on their futures beyond this season.
Ruck-forward Mason Cox is another Magpie yet to cement himself beyond 2023, while John Noble, Ash Johnson and Josh Carmichael are the more senior names yet to re-sign for 2024 and beyond.
Collingwood's 2023 campaign will get underway at the MCG on Friday night when they go head-to-head with Geelong.
