Collingwood Fans in Tears as Coach Craig McRae Threatens to Suspend Jordan De Goey Indefinitely Due to “Unacceptable Conduct”
In a shocking development that has sent ripples across the AFL community, Collingwood Football Club head coach Craig McRae is reportedly on the verge of suspending star midfielder Jordan De Goey indefinitely following what insiders have described as a serious “breach of team standards.”
According to early reports, tensions erupted after an incident during a private team gathering, where De Goey’s actions were said to have “crossed a line” that McRae has long emphasized as non-negotiable under his leadership. Sources close to the team reveal that McRae was “visibly furious” and made it clear behind closed doors that “no player, no matter how talented, is above the values of this football club.”
The potential suspension has left Collingwood fans heartbroken and divided. Many took to social media expressing disbelief and sorrow, while others applauded McRae for his firm stance.
> “De Goey is a match-winner, but if McRae’s trying to protect the culture, then I stand with Fly,” one fan wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
Another supporter lamented, “We can’t lose him again not now, not when the finals are around the corner.”
De Goey, 29, has been one of the Magpies’ most electrifying and controversial players known for his brilliance on the field and a string of off-field controversies that have repeatedly tested the club’s patience.
While Collingwood officials have not yet released an official statement, sources indicate that internal discussions are ongoing and that McRae is “seriously considering” making an example of the star midfielder to reinforce team discipline heading into the crucial stretch of the season.
If confirmed, De Goey’s suspension would deal a massive blow to the reigning premiers, who rely heavily on his dynamism and leadership in the midfield.
For now, the Collingwood community watches anxiously torn between loyalty to a beloved player and respect for a coach who refuses to compromise the integrity of the black and white jumper.
As one emotional supporter wrote late Friday night:
> “This club has fought too hard to rebuild its identity. If De Goey doesn’t learn now, we may lose more than just games we may lose who we are.”
The next 48 hours could define not just De Goey’s career, but Collingwood’s unity itself.
