The $7 million man? Beau McCreery responds to Tassie speculation

Collingwood midfielder Beau McCreery has laughed off reports linking him to a potential $7 million offer from new expansion club Tasmania Devils.

On Tuesday night, AFL.com.au reported that Tasmania had identified McCreery – who is signed with the Magpies until 2027 – as a player of interest for their inaugural list as they prepare to enter the competition in 2028, and was a target for a potential deal worth $1 million a season for seven years.

McCreery, who has played 102 games since making his debut in 2021, did the radio rounds on Wednesday morning ahead of the annual Anzac Day clash with Essendon at the MCG and laughed off questions surrounding the whopping deal, saying he was unaware of any formal offer.

The 25-year-old said Tasmania had not reached out to him with an offer during an interview on Triple M.

“I was just as rattled when you were when you heard it,” McCreery said.

“No, not personally, they haven’t [reached out]. Obviously, it’s big news to hear, but I’m still contracted to Collingwood for the next two years … so, my eyes are on the prize there and obviously … we’ve got a big game this weekend.”

In a separate radio interview on Fox, McCreery again said he didn’t know about an offer.

“I don’t know about an offer … I was about to put the phone down and my missus tapped me on the shoulder and said, ‘What’s the go here?’ I’m still contracted. I love the Pies,” he said.