The Gold Coast Suns have a three-year offer on the table for Jamie Elliott, who performed at the level of an All-Australian small or medium forward in 2025, despite his omission from that team.

Elliott has a decision to make in the coming days about whether he re-signs with the Magpies – the club he has served so magnificently over 219 games – or opts to leave the nest and finish his AFL career elsewhere.

Lachie Schultz (left) and Jamie Elliott celebrate a goal during their qualifying final against the Crows in Adelaide.Credit: AFL Photos

The Suns, who offer relative anonymity and a more peaceful existence outside Melbourne’s football jungle, are clear favourites if he decides to leave, although he would have no difficulty finding other suitors.

Collingwood’s offer is for two years and, at this stage, is insufficient for Elliott to accept. It is the amount offered, rather than the length of contract, that has been the reason Elliott has not committed to the Magpies yet, from what one can gather from those closer to the action.

As with most decorated footballers, who have become synonymous with a club – winning games and fans – Elliott’s preference is to remain at Collingwood.

But if he hasn’t signed yet – and has a better deal before him from Damien Hardwick’s rising Suns – the Magpies will likely need to up the ante to........

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