- Bobby Hill’s future at Collingwood is clouded
- Footy star’s ex has revealed she is having a girl
Troubled footy star Bobby Hill has not returned to Collingwood for pre-season and is now on a leave of absence.
Hill, 25, didn’t train on Friday with his teammates as he works through a ‘personal situation’ in the eyes of the Magpies.
The forward had an interrupted 2025 campaign, only playing 14 games.
Hill, 25, split with his partner Georgia Devlin and then attempted to return ahead of the finals, but was overlooked for selection.
The 2023 Norm Smith medallist and premiership player signed a contract extension in April until the end of 2030, and it is understood Hill has no plans to depart the club.
Magpies footy boss Charlie Gardiner said the ‘care for Bobby and his health and wellbeing remain the priority as he continues to work through his personal situation’.
Troubled footy star Bobby Hill has not returned to Collingwood for pre-season and is now on a leave of absence (pictured, with former partner Georgia Devlin)
In December, the WAG announced she is pregnant – she split with Hill earlier in 2025
On Friday, Devlin posted a baby scan on Instagram which showed she is having a girl later this year (pictured)
Hill moved from GWS to Collingwood in 2023 and the switch paid off instantly – he kicked four goals in the grand final against Brisbane to win the Norm Smith Medal (pictured)
‘While on leave from the AFL program, we will continue to support Bobby so that he can be in the best possible position to return to the club in a full-time capacity when appropriate,’ he said.
After splitting with Hill, Devlin and the couple’s children returned to Western Australia.
In December, the WAG announced she is pregnant – and on Friday, Devlin posted a baby scan which showed she is having a girl.
The embattled footy star and Devlin share two boys, Bobby Junior and Malakai.
Drafted by GWS in 2018, Hill debuted aged just 18 and made his mark as a lightning‑quick forward with strong marking and a sharp goal sense.
His switch to Collingwood in 2023 paid off instantly – he kicked four goals in the grand final against Brisbane to win the Norm Smith Medal and then topped the club’s goal tally in 2024.
Throughout his rapid rise, Devlin featured prominently beside Hill.
The footy star also previously battled testicular cancer, diagnosed when he was just 22.
Hill underwent surgery and bravely decided to play on for GWS at the time.
