Latest News About Steele Sidebottom

Here’s the latest I can share based on current public information up to now.

• Steele Sidebottom is a long-serving Collingwood Magpies midfielder who has been a key veteran for the club. Publicly available updates in 2023 noted a knee injury (MCL strain) that sidelined him for several weeks that season, with plans for a return in the latter part of that year. This background helps place any 2024–2026 chatter in context as he approaches the later stage of his career.[1]

• Recent year-to-year coverage around 2025–2026 has focused on veteran leadership and potential midfield core transitions for Collingwood, with media and fan channels discussing Sidebottom in the context of the club’s aging list and how he fits into future plans. Some outlets have framed him as part of a core group alongside Pendlebury and others, while also noting questions about life after his era with the Magpies.[3][4]

• Broad social and media coverage throughout 2025–2026 included videos and articles about Collingwood’ midfield reshuffles and comments from supporters about the club’s direction with veteran players, including Sidebottom, as they navigate transitions. These pieces reflect ongoing speculation rather than confirmed structural changes.[4][3]

If you’d like, I can narrow to a specific aspect (injury updates, contract status, or talks about retirement plans) and pull the most recent sources. I can also look for the latest official club updates or reliable AFL news outlets for the freshest information. Please tell me which angle you prefer.

Note: I’m providing this based on publicly available sources up to 2026; let me know if you want me to search for the very latest updates from official club channels or major AFL outlets.