Norm Smith medallist Bobby Hill appears to have played his last game for Collingwood.
7NEWS can reveal conversations have commenced between Hill’s management and the Pies to finalise his departure from the club.
An agreement to cease the 26-year-old’s contract is expected in coming weeks.
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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.
The crafty forward last played AFL in August last year.
Hill made sporadic returns from personal leave to the Magpies throughout 2026 and played the last of three VFL games in May.
Collingwood officials headlined by coach Craig McRae made repeated attempts to support Hill’s wellbeing away from the club.
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’s strong Indigenous cohort.
However, it is understood clubs are yet to make a move for Hill.
Originally drafted to GWS, Hill shot to prominence with a sparkling four-goal performance in Collingwood’s 2023 premiership.
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.
