Collingwood forward-ruck Mason Cox has signed a contract extension that will see him in the black and white for another year. 

The 211-centimetre American recruit was taken at pick 60 as a rookie in the 2015 AFL national draft before being elevated to the club’s senior list in 2017.

Cox has played 76 games for the Pies since his ANZAC day debut against Essendon in 2016. He has kicked 93 goals at an average of 1.2 per game.

This year, often due injury, Cox was held to just seven games.

“We are pleased to be in a position to retain Mason for another season,” General Manager of Football, Graham Wright, said.

“We know Mason can play a number of roles for us. Players capable in the ruck and up forward offer great versatility to a team. We believe he has a lot to offer our group.”

With the exception of positions held for draftees, Collingwood’s squad for 2022 is now signed.

The club currently holds selections 36, 38, 40, 46, 48, 55, 58, 78 and 79 in next month’s AFL national draft.