Collingwood walking list 'tightrope' in 2027 after offseason dealings

Key points

• Collingwood have signed veterans Lachie Neale and Jesse Hogan to fill urgent needs in the midfield and up forward. The moves keep the club's list on the older side, rather than taking a younger path after criticism of its age last season.
• St Kilda great Leigh Montagna says the club is walking a tightrope with age but he backs it to contend. He says the Pies need their players fit and available, and could push into the top six.
• Managing veterans' workloads may mean giving rest to some players and bringing in younger ones for experience.