Collingwood are hoping to avoid having to renegotiate player contracts, including star ruckman Brodie Grundy's seven-year deal, but concede uncertainty reigns amid the coronavirus crisis.

With the 2020 AFL season still up in the air, all clubs including heavyweights like the Magpies, are under huge financial pressure.

Coming to terms: Pies stars including captain Scott Pendlebury (left) and ruckman Brodie Grundy face uncertainty on the contract front. Credit:AAP

The current total player payment figures for each club under the salary cap is just over $13 million but there are discussions about whether this will be cut to $10 million for 2021 and beyond, forcing a reduction in individual salaries and/or player lists.

Magpies chief executive Mark Anderson said there was no certainty that this would be the case.