When Scotland left Collingwood, I don't recall it being due to any problems with Malthouse, but simply that he didn't see a regular role for himself in the Magpies mid-field at the time. Collingwood released him and there seemed to be no angst on either side.

You're right Jack. There was no angst. Never has been. He just has a lot of time for Brett Ratten, so people put 2 + 2 together and get 5.

Slowed down a bit this year, but luckily with no injuries still put in a marvellous consistent effort playing every game bar one. I'm anticipating a houlihan last year for him though; veteran status, wont cost much, he will provide great leadership off field and keep the youngies on their toes. I think the extra year is about loyalty (unlike demons who ripped the soul out of their club disposing of their vets).

When Scotland left Collingwood, I don't recall it being due to any problems with Malthouse, but simply that he didn't see a regular role for himself in the Magpies mid-field at the time. Collingwood released him and there seemed to be no angst on either side.

When Scotland left Collingwood, I don't recall it being due to any problems with Malthouse, but simply that he didn't see a regular role for himself in the Magpies mid-field at the time. Collingwood released him and there seemed to be no angst on either side.

Sometimes these sort of long tern players who have stayed relatively injury free have a renaissance in the last year or two of their careers, like Richo, Dustin Fletcher and Andrew MacLeod come to mind. Scotto deserves another year, well done to him.