Collingwood were relieved that the hamstring injury Cameron suffered last week was minor,but the incident would have been a gentle reminder of the Magpies’ depth in that area after Brodie Grundy was traded to Melbourne at the end of last season.
“Oscar filled a position of need and has fitted into our environment seamlessly,” Collingwood football manager Graham Wright said on Monday.
“He has shown a good ability to learn and improve his craft,and his self-development is getting better day-by-day.
“We believe Oscar could play a key role in our AFL program this year and into the future.”
Quick former Richmond and Gold Coast defender Oleg Markov had been training with the club. Collingwood want more depth in defence with running players who can play high up the ground and give more scope for Nick Daicos to move into the midfield. Forward Will Hoskin-Elliott has been training in defence this year with the Magpies planning to use him in that role given his running ability and his strength overhead. High-flying former volleyballer Rye Penny was also vying for that final spot.
Several clubs are reaching conclusions on whether they will recruit a player during the pre-season supplemental selection period. St Kilda decided that former Bomber Josh Eyre would not be offered a rookie contract after training with the club this pre-season,whileadding Liam Stocker. They will keep the other spot open.