Premiership Magpie Mason Cox's dream of continuing his AFL career may become a reality after reports indicated that Fremantle are interested in luring the ruck-forward west.
Cox was delisted by Collingwood at the conclusion of the 2025 season, having played 139 games since he debuted on Anzac Day 10 years ago.
The American Pie was also pivotal to the club's flag three years ago.
According to The Age, the Dockers are looking at bringing in Cox as a back-up ruck to Sean Darcy and Luke Jackson.
"The Dockers would most likely be interested in Cox joining as an SSP rookie, potentially on a two-year deal," the report said.
The interest comes as Fremantle farewelled depth tall Liam Reidy, who was traded to Carlton for senior opportunities.
The narrative surrounding Darcy's health would also play a part in the Dockers' thinking, who has played 44 games in three campaigns due to persistent injury.
The inclusion of Cox would also help alleviate the pressure on emerging forwards Patrick Voss, Jye Amiss and Josh Treacy, as well as add some much-needed experience.
The removal of the sub rule and adding an extra on the bench has also opened the door for more talls to be used on game day.
The cut Collingwood tall has stated he would "love to come and play for another club", and has previously hinted in being with talks with rivals about the possibility.
"I think I definitely have more in me for sure. You just want to kind of finish out your career and have a good kind of [story] until the end, whenever it might be," he said on Triple M Melbourne's Mick in the Morning in October.
"I think I've got a lot left in me and a lot to give, and I'd love to come and play for another club and be valued, bring something and help younger people along, while hopefully playing myself."
Cox has also flagged an interest in playing football in the nation's Top End, indicating a real desire to join the Darwin league.
"A lot of people have messages to come and play in Darwin," he said on ABC's Summer Grandstand late last month.
"When I retire, hopefully in two years or whenever it is, I want to go up to the Tiwi Islands because I've had incredible experiences there and would love to play at that oval in an official game."
He's also open to joining the coaching ranks, and helping bridge the gap between American athletes and the AFL.
