Newton has signed a one-year deal with the Magpies, having just completed her first season with the club.

The talented defender had spent three years prior as a training partner with Melbourne Vixens.

"It was different because it was my first year as a fully contracted player, but I loved it," she said.

Collingwood finished the Suncorp Super Netball fixture in sixth spot, in what was another challenging season.

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"You can't really compare this year to last year, because last year we knew we were going away to a set location for a set period of time," Newton said.

"This year we went here, there and everywhere and it was a bit uncertain.

"I think as a group you bond through the mayhem, and if anything it brings you closer."

The league also announced a landmark pay deal earlier this month.

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