Most Collingwood fans would have enjoyed a nightcap on Monday night when news came through that popular goalkicker Jamie Elliott had decided to remain with the Magpies for the next two seasons.

He has long been a fan favourite with No.5 on the backs of many Magpie supporters and he had shown in the final six games of 2019, when he kicked half of his 26 goals for the season, that he was still a very dangerous forward.

But as a free agent, still unsigned when the season ended, his future at the Magpies seemed uncertain and in the past few days made many of his supporters nervous.

The truth is Elliott wasn't unhappy at Collingwood but he wanted to make a considered decision about his future this time around so he held off signing until his management had sounded out interest from other clubs.