Nathan Kreuger Biography

Aiden Begg, Josh Carmichael and Nathan Kreuger will all remain at the Magpies in 2024 after signing new contracts this week.

Nathan Kreuger suffers another long-term injury setback to continue his frustrating start to life at Collingwood.

The 23-year-old underwent a reconstruction on his right shoulder last week following an injury at training before Christmas.

Nathan Kreuger is expected to undergo shoulder surgery, spelling an end to his first season at Collingwood.

The 22-year-old had endured a frustrating start to life at the Magpies, managing only three appearances since crossing from Geelong in October due to concussion, suspension and the shoulder injury he initially sustained against Adelaide in round two.

Collingwood recruits Geelong tall Nathan Kreuger in a late pick swaps deal during the 2021 trade period. The Magpies handed over pick 41 for Kreuger and also received the Cats' pick 55.

Nathan Kreuger makes his AFL debut for Geelong at Blundstone Arena with 7 disposals (5 kicks and 2 handballs), 4 marks and 2 tackles in a 20-point win over North Melbourne.

Nathan Kreuger aims to play some senior football in 2020.

"I like to think my time is now, it's not later. I'd like to see if I can get in as fast as I can," the 20-year old said.

"It's not ideal to play VFL when you're at an AFL club but the way I see it, it is all about being ready when they need me to play a role.

"Even if it's five or six games if someone gets injured and I come in and play a role, I'm more than happy to be part of the team that way. If I do stay in there permanently then it's a major goal fulfilled."

Geelong secures 196cm South Adelaide forward Nathan Kreuger.

The Cats will give Carlton pick No.42 in return for Kreuger, who the Blues have first access to as part of a state league compensation package received from the AFL last month.

Kreuger, a talented 19-year-old who can play at either end of the field, impressed for South Adelaide in the SANFL this season and received an invite to the SA State Combine.

"We see Nathan as more of a key position type player at either end of the ground. We don't expect him to be playing in the ruck," Geelong list manager Stephen Wells said.