Collingwood working toward parting ways with premiership forward

Collingwood is working toward parting ways with premiership forward Bobby Hill despite three years remaining on his contract. Industry sources confirmed ongoing conversations between the club and Hill’s management at Mac’s Sports Promotions. The Magpies and Mac’s Sports Management were contacted for comment.

recent activity Hill is contracted until the end of 2030 on a deal reportedly worth about $750,000 a season. He has not played a senior game since round 21 last year, largely because of personal issues. He had an extended break over summer but was welcomed back into the fold earlier this season.

He had been training at suburban grounds with a trainer before returning to the club. The dynamic small forward has played three VFL games but has not been a consistent presence at the club.

comments Coach Craig McRae has repeatedly said he was excited about Hill’s potential return, but there was always the caveat of the unknown. McRae said in June that Hill was still working through his personal issues. “Truthfully, battling,” McRae replied when asked about Hill.

“He has a bit going on, let’s be really clear. He has a lot going on. ” “He’s a long way away from playing footy ... ” Hill and his partner Georgia Devlin welcomed their third child in May. 24 in 2018 and has played 102 senior games across eight seasons.

Seven reported on Monday that Hill was keen for a move to the Brisbane Lions, Gold Coast or Port Adelaide.