Calsher Dear Explores Future with Collingwood Amid Contract Uncertainty

Calsher Dear, a key forward for Hawthorn, has recently met with Collingwood as he considers his future in the AFL. The 21-year-old is out of contract at the end of the season and has not yet signed a new deal with Hawthorn, where a two-year offer below the league average is reportedly on the table.

Collingwood is actively pursuing new talent during the trade period, with notable players like Lachie Neale and Jesse Hogan expressing interest in joining the club. Dear's discussions with Collingwood come as he also weighs offers from Melbourne and Geelong, with the Demons reportedly presenting a four-year contract.

Dear, the son of Norm Smith Medallist Paul, has seen his role diminish in Hawthorn's lineup, competing with established forwards such as Jack Gunston and Mitch Lewis. The addition of Ben King from the Suns in free agency may further impact his position within the team.