The Pies hope to lock away Ben Reid before other clubs start to circle. Picture: Colleen Petch Source: Colleen Petch / News Limited
COLLINGWOOD is planning to lock away two of its 2014 potential free agents - Dane Swan and Ben Reid - on new deals before the start of next season.
Having lost Dale Thomas to Carlton under free agency this year, the Magpies are keen to avoid any repeats next year by locking in Swan and Reid as soon as possible.
he Herald Sun yesterday revealed a preliminary list of next year's possible free agents, with the Magpie pair listed alongside the likes of Fremantle's David Mundy, Carlton's Bryce Gibbs, Melbourne's James Frawley, Western Bulldogs' Shaun Higgins and North Melbourne's Lachie Hansen.
Collingwood is reluctant to reveal details on how advanced talks are with Swan and Reid, but it is known the club intends to secure the stars sooner rather than later.
2014'S FREE AGENT LIST
The Magpies could also look to launch their own free agency bids on rivals players, having cleared significant salary cap space following key departures this year.
Collingwood is also working on a new deal with highly-rated young ruckman Brodie Grundy, as well as third placegetter in the Copeland Trophy, Steele Sidebottom.
Swan, who turns 30 in February, had originally intended to retire from the game at the end of the 2014 season.
But the star midfielder has changed his mind, saying earlier this year that he wants to play on beyond the end of next season.
Dane Swan has said he wants to stay a Magpie. Picture: Getty Images Source: Supplied
At the Copeland Trophy this year Swan insisted he wanted to remain a Collingwood player for the rest of his career, despite the departure of close mates Heath Shaw, Alan Didak and Thomas.
Swan said at the time: "It's a pity 'Heater' and 'Dids' couldn't continue their careers here, but I still love them, as should all of you.
"They're premiership players ... (But) I love the footy club. I certainly don't plan on playing for anyone else. I'll be a Pie for life.
"You won't see me walking out of this club."
PIES MOVE TO RE-SIGN GRUNDY
Reid, 24, enhanced his value this year, displaying his versatility at both ends of the ground to prove one of the Magpies' best assets.
But sources suggest the 2010 premiership player is unlikely to be budged out of the Westpac Centre.
Defender-wingman Harry O'Brien is also a potential free agent at the end of next season.
While many rival clubs are away on altitude camp, the stay-at-home Magpies were out training at the Westpac Centre yesterday.
Dayne Beams, who could manage only eight games last season due to injury, looked desperate to make up for lost time.
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