American Pie gets emotional reflecting on AFL journey
In what has been a chant fans have become used to, ‘USA, USA, USA’ rang out around the MCG as Mason Cox completed his journey from America to an AFL premiership.
thewest.com.auHere’s the latest I can provide based on recent public reporting up to now.
- Mason Cox has been a prominent AFL player for Collingwood in recent years, with significant coverage around injuries and career milestones. Reports in 2023 highlighted his premiership with Collingwood and his recovery journey after a retina tear in 2019, which shaped his later career.[4]
- In late 2024 and 2025, there was widespread discussion in Australian media about his status with Collingwood and potential moves; some outlets suggested he remained with Collingwood through 2024–2025, while others began speculating about changes post-2025 season.[1][3][6]
- By November 2025, a number of outlets reported Mason Cox departing Collingwood, with subsequent questions about his next destination; one channel even featured a claim of him leaving after a decade with the club, pointing to a turning point in his AFL journey.[3][5]
- In 2026, coverage continued to surface about his ongoing career trajectory, including mentions of a potential new team and updated appearances in AFL-related content; several sources connected him to Fremantle around late 2025, though timelines and confirmations varied across outlets.[6]
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