Overview
- Collingwood confirmed Craig McRae recently addressed the playing group to dismiss speculation about his personal life.
- CEO Craig Kelly labeled the online claims "completely false and unfair" and condemned what he called reckless speculation.
- McRae told 7NEWS the conjecture has not affected the team and said the group is looking forward to Sunday’s opener.
- The club reiterated the longer break was scheduled in December for wellbeing reasons, with internal backing for additional time off.
- McRae remains contracted through 2028 after signing a two-year extension in December.