{"id":811187,"date":"2026-07-20T00:25:16","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T00:25:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/811187\/"},"modified":"2026-07-20T00:25:16","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T00:25:16","slug":"bobby-hill-begins-talks-with-collingwood-over-ending-contract","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/811187\/","title":{"rendered":"Bobby Hill begins talks with Collingwood over ending contract"},"content":{"rendered":"

Norm Smith medallist Bobby Hill appears to have played his last game for Collingwood<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

7NEWS can reveal conversations have commenced between Hill\u2019s management and the Pies to finalise his departure from the club.\u00a0<\/p>\n

An agreement to cease the 26-year-old\u2019s contract is expected in coming weeks.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Hill signed a contract in April last year to remain with the Pies until 2030 worth approximately $750,000 per season.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The crafty forward last played AFL in August last year.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"BobbyBobby Hill hasn\u2019t played a senior game this year. Credit: Getty<\/p>\n

Hill made sporadic returns from personal leave<\/a> to the Magpies throughout 2026 and played the last of three VFL games in May.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Collingwood officials headlined by coach Craig McRae made repeated attempts to support Hill\u2019s wellbeing away from the club.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Hill has expressed a desire to those close to him about continuing his career at a Queensland-based club, while he has previously suggested he would be open to playing for Port Adelaide given the club\u2019s strong Indigenous cohort.\u00a0<\/p>\n

However, it is understood clubs are yet to make a move for Hill.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Originally drafted to GWS, Hill shot to prominence with a sparkling four-goal performance in Collingwood\u2019s 2023 premiership.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Hill was a clear standout in the win over Brisbane, awarded three votes from each of the five judges to cap off an incredible debut season in black and white.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Fresh doubts on Bobby Hill\u2019s future after \u2018unexplained\u2019 absence<\/p>\n

2 min read<\/p>\n

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Bobby Hill still \u2018battling\u2019 with \u2018a lot going on\u2019 behind the scenes<\/p>\n

2 min read<\/p>\n

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