Just days after the season ended for Collingwood's VFL team, American Shae McNamara becomes one of five delisted rookies that also include Irishman Paul Cribbin, Daniel Farmer, Lachlan Smith and Trent Stubbs.

"Football, at this level, has to be a way of life and all of the boys committed to that, which we thank them for," Collingwood director of football Geoff Walsh said.

"We certainly hope they find success with whatever it is they choose to take on next."