Collingwood star Bobby Hill has been granted leave from the club as he works through his \u201cpersonal situation\u201d.<\/p>\n
The Pies confirmed in a media release on Friday the decision was made jointly by Hill, his management and the club. It comes after the Pies returned to pre-season training this week.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe care for Bobby and his health and wellbeing remain the priority as he continues to work through his personal situation,\u201d Collingwood EGM of Football Charlie Gardiner said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhile on leave from the AFL program, we will continue to support Bobby so that he can be in the best possible position to return to the club in a full-time capacity when appropriate.\u201d<\/p>\n
It is understood Hill split with his partner and the mother of his children mid-way through last year.<\/p>\n
Hill stepped away from the AFL for five weeks late last year, returning in round 21 against Brisbane. He did not feature again in 2025, despite Collingwood reaching the preliminary final.<\/p>\n
The 25-year-old won the Norm Smith Medal in the Pies\u2019 2023 premiership, kicking four goals in the grand final victory over Brisbane.<\/p>\n
Hill is contracted to Collingwood until the end of 2030 after penning a four-year extension in early 2025.<\/p>\n
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