Collingwood has continued its winning ways, this time away from the field, announcing the signings of exciting small forward Jamie Elliott and leading credit and funds management organisation La Trobe Financial.

The pair has committed to the club for three years, highlighting the positive direction Collingwood is travelling in both on and off the field.

Elliott has enjoyed an impressive start to the 2015 season, kicking nine goals in the opening five rounds, including four against St Kilda in round three.

Best known for a highlights reel filled with spectacular marks and near-impossible goals, Elliott continues to develop other areas of his game, averaging 14 disposals and four tackles a match.

VIDEO: Elliott - from Euroa to the MCG.

The 23-year-old’s contract extension will see him continue to pull on the famous No. 5 until at least the end of 2018.

“I couldn’t see myself anywhere else,” Elliott said.

“We have a really exciting young list and I want to be part of that growth and continued development over the next few years,” he said.

“The intensity and commitment from the players in the early stages of this season has shown we are a united group and we are playing for each other.”

Originating from Euroa in Victoria’s north-east, the explosive forward arrived at the club at the end of 2011 and made an immediate impact, winning the Harry Collier Trophy as the club’s Best First Year Player in 2012.


“When I first came here I was shy country kid and didn't really come out of myself, but now I am just so comfortable with where I'm at and playing footy how I used to play it,” Elliott said.

“Collingwood is basically my second family.

FIVE FACTS: What you might not know about Jamie Elliott.

“It’s an exciting place to be and that’s evident with a respected company like La Trobe Financial also signing on for three years.”

Over the past 62 years, La Trobe Financial has become one of Australia’s largest privately-held investment partners for institutional and retail investors, managing investments in excess of $10 billion.

Collingwood President Eddie McGuire said the partnership epitomises two organisations that constantly strive for new ways to service their members.

“The strategic partnership is a quality three-year deal that complements our club and our ability to attract further members and business at a number of levels.”

La Trobe Financial will work with the club to provide investment products designed specifically for Collingwood members.


President & CEO Greg O’Neill said the company was attracted to Collingwood’s long history of looking out for its members and supporters.

“What attracted us to Collingwood was their professionalism, profile, and the work done with their members over the past decade including the significant community work by their Foundation in housing 75 homeless people in 20 homes owned by the Foundation which deserves special recognition,” he said.

“One of La Trobe Financial’s objectives is to help Australians achieve financial independence and we applaud others who do more than talk about these issues”.  

La Trobe will sit alongside Collingwood’s existing Premier Partners Emirates, CGU Insurance and Star.