SHOCKING WAVES: Darcy Moore Rejects $45M Bulldogs Offer—’Collingwood is My Home!’ AFL Fans…

June 2, 2025 BIG NAME AFL 0

 

In a stunning move that’s sent shockwaves through the AFL community, Collingwood captain Darcy Moore has officially turned down a jaw-dropping $45 million mega-offer from the Western Bulldogs, reaffirming his loyalty to the black and white with a passionate declaration: “Collingwood is my home.”

The Bulldogs’ unprecedented 10-year proposal—widely seen as one of the most ambitious bids in AFL history—aimed to lure the star defender away from the Magpies with long-term security and a massive financial incentive. But despite the offer’s magnitude, Moore’s heart remained

steadfast.

“I grew up bleeding black and white,” Moore said in a statement this morning. “This club shaped me, supported me through every challenge, and gave me the honour of leading it. No amount of money can replace what Collingwood means to me.”

Moore, 29, has become a cornerstone of Collingwood’s resurgence, both as a commanding presence in defence and as an inspirational leader. Under his captaincy, the Magpies clinched the 2023 premiership and have remained flag contenders ever since.

While Bulldogs fans are left reeling from the snub, Collingwood supporters have erupted in celebration across social media, hailing Moore’s loyalty as a rare act of integrity in an increasingly business-driven era of football.

Sources close to the negotiations say Moore never seriously considered the move, despite the Bulldogs’ persistent pursuit. “It was flattering, sure,” a Collingwood insider shared, “but Darcy’s commitment to Collingwood was never in question.”

The decision is expected to have far-reaching implications on future high-profile trades and free agency strategies, as clubs reckon with the balance between culture, leadership, and money.

In the end, Moore’s message was simple yet powerful: “I want to win more flags, and I want to do it where I belong—right here at Collingwood.”

AFL fans, buckle up—the loyalty era may not

be dead just yet.

 

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