š„ āIām Not Stupid!ā ā Collingwood Star Jordan De Goey Stuns AFL World as He Announces His Departure After Months of Ignored Requests, Frustration, and Broken Promises from Club Management ā A Shock Exit That Sends Ripples Through Magpies Fans and Teammates Alike šš„
In a stunning turn of events that has rocked the Australian Football League, Collingwood midfielder Jordan De Goey has officially announced his departure from the club ā ending weeks of speculation and sparking heated debate among fans, analysts, and former players. The 29-year-old star, known for his explosive athleticism and on-field brilliance, made the announcement in a raw and emotional statement late Thursday night, declaring he had āfinally had enoughā after repeated requests and concerns were ācompletely ignoredā by Collingwoodās top management.
> āIām not stupid,ā De Goey said bluntly in his video address. āIāve given everything to this club ā my body, my energy, my loyalty ā but when your voice isnāt heard anymore, itās time to walk away. Iāve tried to do things the right way, but sometimes the right way doesnāt work when no oneās listening.ā
According to close sources, the rift between De Goey and the clubās hierarchy began months ago, following disagreements over contract clauses, off-season training plans, and internal communication issues. Despite his consistent performances and leadership presence during the 2025 season, insiders claim De Goey grew increasingly frustrated with what he described as a ālack of respect and transparencyā from decision-makers inside the club.
Reports suggest De Goey had requested multiple meetings to discuss his long-term role and future direction within the team, but those meetings were either postponed or dismissed. The breaking point, sources say, came after Collingwood allegedly failed to respond to a formal proposal from De Goeyās management team seeking clarity on his position heading into 2026.
Fans flooded social media within minutes of the announcement, expressing disbelief and heartbreak. āJordan is Collingwood,ā one lifelong supporter posted. āHe bleeds black and white. This is a massive loss for the club.ā Others, however, defended his decision, praising him for standing up for himself and calling out what many describe as āan ongoing communication crisisā within the organization.
Former AFL players have also weighed in on the saga. Commentator and ex-Magpie Dane Swan called it āa sad but predictable end,ā saying, āDe Goey has always been passionate, sometimes to his own detriment, but heās also been one of the few willing to speak up when things arenāt right.ā
As for whatās next, De Goey didnāt specify his future plans but hinted at āa fresh startā and āa place where honesty still matters.ā Several rival clubs, including Carlton and Sydney, are rumored to be monitoring the situation closely, with potential offers already being prepared.
Collingwood released a brief statement early Friday morning, thanking De Goey for his service but declining to comment on the details of his departure.
Whatever happens next, one thing is clear: Jordan De Goeyās exit marks the end of an era ā and perhaps the beginning of a new chapter of accountability within the Collingwood Football Club.













