Collingwood comes to agreement with Bobby Hill

Collingwood and Norm Smith medallist Bobby Hill have come to an agreement, allowing the troubled forward to leave the club.

As reported by AFL.com.au's Cal Twomey, the two parties have parted ways, with the exit expected to be formalised in the coming days.

Hill has featured in Collingwood's VFL setup three times this season, having failed to return to AFL football since Round 21, 2025.

The agreement in place will see Hill depart as a delisted free agent, cutting short his remaining four year, $750,000 per year contract with the Pies.

Twomey has reported that the small forward and 2023 flag hero is keen to play on at a third club, having joined the Pies from GWS ahead of their premiership season.

Hill was a key contributor in Collingwood’s 2023 premiership, kicking 33 goals for the season including four on Grand Final day when named Norm Smith Medallist.

The 26-year-old has been dealing with personal issues which have kept him out of the AFL side since Round 21 last season. He has played at VFL level on three occasions this year, last appearing in May.

The situation surrounding Hill has ebbed and flowed, with the former Giant making numerous returns to training before taking more time away from the club.

Throughout the process, the Magpies have been devoted to supporting Hill with his personal struggles while remaining open to the possibility of a full-time return.

Cornes believes the Pies have done enough in standing by the troubled talent and paying his salary despite getting little in return.

“I think they have been very generous paying him to this point,” Cornes said on SEN’s Locked In.

“They are lucky they are able to escape the next three years with that being outside their salary cap considering the long-term deal is your risk.

“I feel like they have got out of it about as best they could.”

“There’s a couple but he’s in the top 10 I would have thought.”

“From the club’s perspective, in the moment he probably seemed very much worthy of the contract they gave him.

“He goes from a Norm Smith Medal to 24-36 months later not even turning up to work.”

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