More changes at the Pies: Big‑name exit signals new era at Collingwood
A fresh gust of change has swept through the hallowed walls of Collingwood Football Club, with another familiar face saying goodbye after just three seasons of service. The Magpies’ board, recognising that the next chapter demands a different blueprint, have accepted that one of their established players will not be part of the 2026 list.
With the chalk dust still settling on the 2023 premiership triumph, the internal momentum at Collingwood has shifted rapidly. The club that soared atop the league ladder less than two seasons ago is now revisiting its foundations, trimming experience and focusing on renewal. This latest departure after a three‑year stint exemplifies the new direction: bold, restless and unafraid of disruption.
The player in question, a proven performer inside the black and white, leaves with gratitude for the club and its supporters—but also with the realisation that his window at the Pies is closing. His departure does more than vacate a spot on the list: it opens up a structural pivot. The Magpies will look to inject youth, speed and fresh hunger into key positions. The veteran’s exit now creates both opportunity and urgency for the next wave.
On the MCG turf the cheers may still echo from the finals nights of 2023, but in the boardroom and change‑rooms things have turned quieter, sharper. The decision‑makers at Collingwood have made it clear: history is honoured, but it cannot anchor the future. As players slip out the door and younger names slip in, the message is unmistakable—this club intends to keep moving forward.
What lies ahead is less familiar for the Magpie Army. Replacing not just statistics, but experience, fight and culture, the challenge is real. Yet the Pies believe the risk is worth it. They are folding the page on an era and preparing for something new—leaner, hungrier, and built to evolve beyond the great heights of the recent past.
The farewell is heartfelt, the context undeniable. Collingwood’s halls have witnessed many comings and goings—but rarely with such a clear clean‑out in motion. With one big name now departed, the chapter closes. And the next one has already begun
