Elliott, Witts sign new Magpies AFL deals

Collingwood have received a welcome pre-Anzac Day boost with two of their most promising players signing new long-term AFL contracts.

Exciting forward Jamie Elliott and developing ruckman Jarrod Witts have pledged their futures to the Magpies.

Elliott has signed a two-year contract extension and Witts for a further three years until the end of the 2016 season.

Elliott, 20, has been a revelation this season since impressing in his debut year in 2012.

The small forward booted the Magpies to victory over Carlton in round two, and has become a regular in coach Nathan Buckley’s team – renowned for his tackling pressure and eye for goal.

Witts, 20, is yet to make his AFL debut, though he is rated Collingwood’s next long-term ruckman once veterans Darren Jolly and Ben Hudson make way.

The 208cm ruckman has shone in the VFL this season.

Buckley rated him highly enough to consider him for a possible debut against Essendon in the Anzac Day clash, though he just missed selection.

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