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Having celebrated his 350th game last season, Sidebottom’s illustrious career will continue in 2026 as he cements his place in Collingwood history.

A two-time premiership winner and dual Copeland Trophy victor, Sidebottom will yet again be a key part in the Pies’ plans this year.

FUN FACTS

Pre-game superstition: Shaves his head

Coaches pet: Darcy Cameron

Ideal Grand Final entertainment: Briggs

Favourite non-AFL sporting team: Nottingham Forrest

Steele Sidebottom

Having celebrated his 350th game last season, Sidebottom’s illustrious career will continue in 2026 as he cements his place in Collingwood history.

A two-time premiership winner and dual Copeland Trophy victor, Sidebottom will yet again be a key part in the Pies’ plans this year.

FUN FACTS

Pre-game superstition: Shaves his head

Coaches pet: Darcy Cameron

Ideal Grand Final entertainment: Briggs

Favourite non-AFL sporting team: Nottingham Forrest

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Latest Player Videos

  • 01:31

    Steele's Grand Final special

    19-year-old Steele Sidebottom stood tall on the big stage, booting two goals in the 2010 Grand Final replay as the Pies clinched their 15th Premiership. Legendary Moments presented by La Trobe Financial.

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  • 00:14
    Goal
    Goal

    Steele has three for the first time since 2018!

    Collingwood midfielder Steele Sidebottom kicks his third in the Pies' Qualifying Final clash with the Crows.

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  • 00:15
    Goal
    Goal

    Sidebottom kicks first of second half

    Collingwood veteran Steele Sidebottom boots his second goal and the first of the second half in the Qualifying Final clash with Adelaide.

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  • 01:06
    Behind The Scenes
    Behind The Scenes

    Sidebottom's debut surprise for new recruit

    See the special moment Collingwood midfielder Steele Sidebottom surprises AFLW recruit Airlie Runnalls with her jumper ahead of her Club debut.

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  • 00:57

    Sidebottom is chaired off in game 350

    Collingwood champion Steele Sidebottom is chaired off by Scott Pendlebury and Brayden Maynard after his 350th AFL game.

    AFL
  • 04:21
    Interview
    Interview

    'We'll go again': Sidebottom

    A reflective Steele Sidebottom speaks after Collingwood were defeated by 64 points in his 350th AFL game.

    AFL
  • 03:11
    Behind The Scenes
    Behind The Scenes

    Sidey's special meeting

    Go inside our team meeting as Steele Sidebottom's 2010 Premiership teammates Nick Maxwell, Scott Pendlebury and Jarryd Blair, plus Craig McRae share some special stories about the 350 gamer.

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  • 01:06
    Highlights
    Highlights

    Sidebottom shines against Lions

    Steele Sidebottom finished with 21 disposals and two goals in Collingwood's Round 21 clash against Brisbane.

    AFL
  • 07:19
    Press Conference
    Press Conference

    'We want to keep building our game': Sidebottom

    Steele Sidebottom speaks to the media from Melbourne Aquarium as Collingwood prepare for the 11th Big Freeze clash with Melbourne on Monday.

    AFL
  • 01:14
    Highlights
    Highlights

    Steele Sidebottom wins 2025 Anzac Day Medal

    Watch Steele Sidebottom's highlights from his best on ground performance in the 2025 Anzac Day clash against Essendon.

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Latest Player News

  1. News
    News

    Sidebottom and Howe sign on

    Collingwood champions Steele Sidebottom and Jeremy Howe announced tonight that they will play on in 2026.

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  2. Feature
    Feature

    For the 350th time: Sidebottom’s pre-game programming

    For the 350th time, collingwoodfc.com.au was there to capture every moment of Steele Sidebottom's pre-game routine, as the Pies took on the Hawks in Round 22.

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  3. Feature
    Feature

    The Sidebottom line: Steele’s journey to 350

    A dive into the numbers and accomplishments of Collingwood legend Steele Sidebottom ahead of his 350th match.

  4. Feature
    Feature

    ‘He was just a natural’: The evolution of Sidebottom

    Two of 350-game milestone star Steele Sidebottom's favourite teammates provide an inside look at the evolution of one of the modern day greats.

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Honours

AFL Premierships
Years award won:
2010, 2023
All Australian Team
Years award won:
2018
Anzac Day Medal
Years award won:
2016, 2025
Gary Ayres Medal (Best Player in Finals)
Years award won:
2018
Copeland Trophy
Years award won:
2017, 2018
R.T Rush Trophy (Copeland Trophy Runner Up)
Years award won:
2014
22 Under 22 Team
Years award won:
2012, 2013
Vice Captain
Years award won:
2015 - 2022
Victoria State Team
Years award won:
2020

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The Collingwood Football Club respectfully acknowledges the traditional owners, the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation, as the land on which the Collingwood Football Club works and plays. The Club pays its respects to elders past and present as the knowledge-holders and custodians of this land.