𝑵𝑭𝑳 𝑰𝒔 𝑴𝒚 𝑭𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑫𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏: 𝑨𝑭𝑳 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓 𝑱𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒆 𝑬𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒐𝒕𝒕 𝑨𝒏𝒏𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒔 𝑯𝒊𝒔 𝑫𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑭𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒘𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑴𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒉𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝑺𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏
In a bombshell announcement that has rocked the AFL world, Collingwood forward Jamie Elliott has officially confirmed his intention to pursue a career in the NFL, ending months of speculation about his future.
Speaking exclusively at a press conference on Friday morning, the 31-year-old star declared that his “heart is set on America” and that the decision marks the “next great challenge” of his sporting journey.
> “I’ve achieved what I wanted to in the AFL — premierships, memories, friendships that will last forever. But deep down, I’ve always had this fire to test myself on another level. The NFL feels like the perfect final chapter,” Elliott said, visibly emotional.
Elliott, renowned for his spectacular marking ability and clutch performances, has long been admired for his athleticism — attributes that have reportedly caught the attention of several NFL scouts. Sources in the U.S. suggest that he could be trialed as a wide receiver or punt returner, positions that suit his explosive speed and aerial prowess.
Collingwood president Jeff Browne paid tribute to Elliott’s contribution to the club, calling him “a once-in-a-generation talent and an even better teammate.”
> “Jamie’s given everything to the black and white. If this is his next chapter, we’ll all be behind him,” Browne said.
If successful, Elliott would join the likes of Jarryd Hayne and Valentine Holmes, who famously transitioned from the AFL and NRL to the NFL.
For Elliott, though, it’s more than a sporting switch — it’s a dream realized.
> “This isn’t goodbye,” he smiled. “It’s just the start of something new.”
