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Collingwood’s football boss, Graham Wright, has resigned from his position, opting not to re
Since March, Wright has been traveling in the United States and Europe with his wife, Tracey.
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The 56-year-old, who played a key role in Collingwood’s premiership victory last year, sought a break after 35 consecutive years in the AFL, first as a player and later in various off-field roles.
The Magpies were confident Wright would come back refreshed, but instead, he has chosen to leave the club after being on leave for the entire home-and-away season.
Magpies president Jeff Browne stated, “We have been in constant discussions with Graham during his sabbatical, and we mutually agreed that Graham should be free to pursue new opportunities to further his distinguished career. Everyone at Collingwood wishes Graham, his wife Tracey, and their children, James and Ethan, all the best and success in their next chapter.”
Wright, a 1990 premiership player with the Magpies, spent a significant period at Hawthorn under Alastair Clarkson before joining Collingwood in 2021.
When the club announced Wright’s sabbatical last December, Collingwood’s chief executive, Craig Kelly, emphasized that the club wanted to “normalize this type of leave for our key people.”
During Wright’s absence, assistant coach Brendon Bolton primarily filled the critical role.
Collingwood is on track to become the third reigning premier in four seasons to miss the finals, entering the last round with only a slim chance of finishing in the top eight.
