Collingwood coach Craig McRae clarifies draft picks statement amid rising tensions
Collingwood coach Craig McRae clarified that his well-known quote about preferring players over draft picks was not his philosophy, saying he was instructed to say it by football boss Justin Leppitsch. McRae's admission comes after the Pies' aggressive off-season trade period, raising questions about the relationship between him and Leppitsch. Tension within the club appears to be increasing.
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Published 14 Jul 2026, 00:19 UTC · Updated 14 Jul 2026, 00:20 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: 7 News – Sport. Editorial policy · Corrections
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