How Ben King could land at ‘confident' Collingwood in 2026
Ben King is currently contracted at the Suns until the end of 2026 and would become a restricted free agent if he hasn't signed on at the Suns by then.
www.sportingnews.comBen King is drawing strong AFL free-agent interest in 2026, with Gold Coast tabled a two-year, around $1.3–$1.4 million-per-year offer to keep him, while multiple Victorian clubs are also linked as suitors. The Suns reportedly feel confident about re-signing him and have signaled willingness to consider longer-term deals if he’s inclined, though they’ve pursued a lucrative shorter-term path to secure his 2026–28 future. Trade chatter has Victoria-based clubs like Collingwood and Hawthorn expressed as potential destinations if King leaves, though Gold Coast would be in a position to match offers if needed. You’re in Chicago, IL, so I can pull the latest local updates or schedule alerts if you’d like me to track this story over the coming weeks.[1][2][3][4][6][7]
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- For the most current status, I can monitor ongoing reports and consolidate any official club statements or credible journalist updates as they emerge.
- If you want, I can summarize the key timelines (contract expiry, potential offers, and likely destinations) in a quick at-a-glance table.
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- Suns table offer and market context.[1]
- Trade and free-agent discussion around re-signing timing.[2][6]
- Speculation about other clubs and potential destinations.[4][7]