Collingwood is leading the pack of chasers for Gold Coast's Jake Rogers.
The Suns Academy graduate comes out of contract at season's end, and the club is understood to have begun preliminary talks on an extension beyond this year.
Rogers has struggled to cement his spot in the senior side, playing just five games in 2026, falling behind the likes of Ben Long, Leo Lombard, Bailey Humphrey, Beau Addinsall, Zeke Uwland, Jai Murray and Dylan Patterson.
According to AFL Media, the Pies are the frontrunners among a host of clubs vying for his signature.
Last year, Rogers also received interest from rivals but was unable to facilitate a deal given he was under contract.
Gold Coast couldn't cut too deep last year as Malcolm Rosas (Sydney), Brayden Fiorini (Essendon), Ben Ainsworth (Carlton), Sam Flanders (St Kilda) and Connor Budarick (Western Bulldogs) all found new homes.
The Broadbeach product has played 23 AFL games since he was drafted with Pick 14 in the 2023 intake.
The Pies' interest comes as they look to facilitate an exit for Norm Smith Medallist Bobby Hill.
The star forward has struggled with off-field issues for the better part of 18 months, and is an inconsistent feature at the club and on game day.
Collingwood is looking to tear up Hill's deal, which runs until the end of 2030.
The 26-year-old has previously shown interest in playing football in Queensland and Port Adelaide, while he has a family pull to Western Australia.
