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West Australian
16-07-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
Collingwood star Bobby Hill's potential split with partner reportedly behind AFL absence
Speculation is growing that one of the AFL's top stars has split from his long-time partner. Collingwood gun and West Australian Bobby Hill has returned to training and is closing in on a return from a month-long absence for personal reasons. The 2023 Norm Smith medallist hasn't played since the Pies' win over St Kilda in round 15 on June 21, with the club citing personal reasons and then illness for his absence. In an update posted on Tuesday, the club said they are expecting the forward to return next week. 'Bobby Hill has missed the side's last three matches due to personal reasons and was unable to train last week due to illness. Hill returned to training over the weekend,' the club posted. 'His focus is on resuming full training before a timeline is placed on his return. The Club continues to support Hill throughout this period.' The Daily Mail has reported that Hill has split with partner Georgia Devlin, with the couple unfollowing each other on social media and scrubbing their accounts of photos of each other. There are reports that Devlin has remained in WA with Hill's two children, with homesickness a major factor behind the split. It would be a devastating blow for Hill, who is often pictured with his two young boys at training and after games. 'When the kids come to sing the song after a game, it feels like a country footy game - the club say I can have the kids in with me whenever I can, so it's good, it feels like a big family,' Hill said in May. The couple have been together since Hill's rise at GWS, where he debuted at just age 18, and was beside him as he battled testicular cancer. Hill credited Devlin for helping him overcome the ordeal. 'I always asked why me?' in that situation. I wouldn't put that upon anyone,' he said. 'But going back to my family and here at the club, it's made me a stronger man.' Collingwood have elected to close ranks around their star with coach Craig McRae saying the club would not be commenting on the situation. However, in good news for Pies fans Hill did post a photo of him with his boys and Collingwood teammates with an hourglass emoji, hinting a return is not far away.
Perth Now
16-07-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Collingwood star Bobby Hill's potential split with partner reportedly behind AFL absence
More than half of agents say drug use is an issue for their players. More than half of agents say drug use is an issue for their players. Speculation is growing that one of the AFL's top stars has split from his long-time partner. Collingwood gun and West Australian Bobby Hill has returned to training and is closing in on a return from a month-long absence for personal reasons. The 2023 Norm Smith medallist hasn't played since the Pies' win over St Kilda in round 15 on June 21, with the club citing personal reasons and then illness for his absence. In an update posted on Tuesday, the club said they are expecting the forward to return next week. 'Bobby Hill has missed the side's last three matches due to personal reasons and was unable to train last week due to illness. Hill returned to training over the weekend,' the club posted. 'His focus is on resuming full training before a timeline is placed on his return. The Club continues to support Hill throughout this period.' The Daily Mail has reported that Hill has split with partner Georgia Devlin, with the couple unfollowing each other on social media and scrubbing their accounts of photos of each other. There are reports that Devlin has remained in WA with Hill's two children, with homesickness a major factor behind the split. Camera Icon Norm Smith medallist Bobby Hill with his partner Georgia and son Credit: Instagram / Instagram It would be a devastating blow for Hill, who is often pictured with his two young boys at training and after games. 'When the kids come to sing the song after a game, it feels like a country footy game - the club say I can have the kids in with me whenever I can, so it's good, it feels like a big family,' Hill said in May. The couple have been together since Hill's rise at GWS, where he debuted at just age 18, and was beside him as he battled testicular cancer. Hill credited Devlin for helping him overcome the ordeal. 'I always asked why me?' in that situation. I wouldn't put that upon anyone,' he said. 'But going back to my family and here at the club, it's made me a stronger man.' Collingwood have elected to close ranks around their star with coach Craig McRae saying the club would not be commenting on the situation. However, in good news for Pies fans Hill did post a photo of him with his boys and Collingwood teammates with an hourglass emoji, hinting a return is not far away.
ABC News
16-07-2025
- Sport
- ABC News
Collingwood players Dan Houston and Bobby Hill will not play against Fremantle in AFL round 19
Collingwood recruit Dan Houston and Norm Smith Medallist Bobby Hill have been ruled out of facing Fremantle at the MCG. Houston suffered a mild abdominal strain in the Magpies' defeat to Gold Coast last Friday night and will miss the next two weeks. ABC Sport is live blogging every round of the AFL and NRL seasons in 2025. ABC Sport is live blogging every round of the AFL and NRL seasons in 2025. The former Port Adelaide superboot had scans after playing the Suns, with results ruling him out of facing the Dockers and Richmond. Hill will sit out a fourth straight match after dealing with personal reasons, and battling with illness last week. "Hill returned to training over the weekend," Collingwood high performance boss Jarrod Wade said. "His focus is on resuming full training before a timeline is placed on his return." Along with Houston, veteran Jeremy Howe will leave another hole in Collingwood's defence after suffering an adductor strain against Gold Coast, ruling him out for two weeks. But in better news for the Magpies, forward Beau McCreery is set to return against Fremantle after recovering from a hamstring that led him to miss the past three matches. Premiership star Jordan De Goey is due to come out of concussion protocols in coming days after copping a hit at training. But De Goey will be put through a two-week training block before being considered to play. The 29-year-old has been restricted to five games this season, the last coming in round eight against Geelong. Collingwood being without a number of key players will not worry them. In round nine, the Magpies travelled to Perth undermanned and managed to secure a 14-point win against Fremantle at Perth Stadium. AAP
Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Key Magpies ruled out of MCG clash with Fremantle
Collingwood recruit Dan Houston and Norm Smith Medallist Bobby Hill have been ruled out of facing Fremantle at the MCG. Houston suffered a mild abdominal strain in the Magpies' defeat to Gold Coast last Friday night and will miss the next two weeks. The former Port Adelaide superboot had scans after playing the Suns, with results ruling him out of facing the Dockers and Richmond. Hill will sit out a fourth straight match after dealing with personal reasons, and battling with illness last week. "Hill returned to training over the weekend," Collingwood high performance boss Jarrod Wade said. "His focus is on resuming full training before a timeline is placed on his return." Along with Houston, veteran Jeremy Howe will leave another hole in Collingwood's defence after suffering an adductor strain against Gold Coast, ruling him out for two weeks. But in better news for the Magpies, forward Beau McCreery is set to return against Fremantle after recovering from a hamstring that led him to miss the past three matches. A pair of defenders have been ruled out for two weeks each, while a forward is a test for Sunday's clash with Fremantle 👀 Read the full injury update here: — Collingwood FC (@CollingwoodFC) July 16, 2025 Premiership star Jordan De Goey is due to come out of concussion protocols in coming days after copping a hit at training. But De Goey will be put through a two-week training block before being considered to play. The 29-year-old has been restricted to five games this season, the last coming in round eight against Geelong. Collingwood being without a number of key players won't worry them. In round nine, the Magpies travelled to Perth undermanned and managed to secure a 14-point win against Fremantle at Optus Stadium.
Daily Mail
15-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Gut-wrenching break-up rocks the AFL's top team: What's really behind star player's 'personal issues' keeping him off the field - and why it couldn't have come at a worse time
A devastating break-up is believed to be behind the unspecified 'personal issues' plaguing a young Collingwood star who has been off the field for almost a month. The Magpies have been without Bobby Hill since their June 21 match against St Kilda.
