“The longer term future of the team sits, in part, with the players we have on our list who are 20-25 years of age, who have established themselves as AFL level players and have their prime years ahead. Brayden and Tom definitely fit into this category,” Collingwood List Manager, Ned Guy, told the club's website.
“It is clear that they already have important roles to play for us but casting forward we hope that Tom and Brayden, and others of their age and experience, make their mark as leaders and as cornerstone players of the program.”
Maynard has played 88 games for the Pies, while Phillips has played 65. Both players featured in the 2018 grand final.