The Latest Breaking News from Justin Leppitsch

Magpies likely to hold De Goey as Pendlebury departs

Jordan De Goey is open to a move in search of a late-career contract but Collingwood does not expect to deal the midfield-forward or Dan Houston.

AAP · Oct 5

'Not true': Pendlebury's swift answer to future plans

Scott Pendlebury has told Collingwood coach Craig McRae he is not considering playing for another club as the Magpies legend weighs up his future.

AAP · Jul 16

Magpie star granted leave of absence from AFL club

Collingwood have granted livewire forward Bobby Hill a leave of absence from the AFL club to work through personal issues.

AAP · Jan 9

Bulldogs add more AFL experience to football department

Seasoned operators Matthew Egan and Daniel Pratt have joined the Western Bulldogs in a new-look football department ahead of the 2024 AFL season.

AAP · Oct 20, 2023

Luke Shuey joins West Coast's reshuffled coaching ranks

West Coast have implemented a coaching reshuffle following last season's wooden-spoon campaign, with former captain Luke Shuey the freshest face.

AAP · Oct 10, 2023

Leppitsch surprised by Pies' rapid climb to AFL summit

Never in Justin Leppitsch's wildest dreams did he think Collingwood would win an AFL premiership within two years of his arrival as an assistant to Craig McRae.

AAP · Oct 1, 2023

McRae prepared for Tiger interest in assistant coaches

Collingwood's assistant coaches, including Justin Leppitsch, could be in the mix to coach Richmond but Magpies boss Craig McRae welcomes the interest.

AAP · May 26, 2023

Scott, McRae AFL mates turned rivals

Brisbane Lions premiership teammates Chris Scott and Craig McRae will be rivals when Geelong tackle Collingwood in Saturday's AFL qualifying final.

AAP · Sep 2, 2022