Collingwood Football Club head coach Craig McRae has been reported…In a 2025 qualifying final at Adelaide Oval, Collingwood defender Isaac Quaynor was booed relentlessly by Adelaide fans following an incident where he reported a homophobic slur by Izak Rankine. McRae openly condemned this behavior, calling it “disappointing” and expressing his dismay during the post-game press conference. The broader AFL communityfans, media, and both clubsalso denounced the crowd’s reaction as unacceptable.
2. Emotions Run High—Live TV F-Bombs
The emotional intensity of the finals spilled over during live TV coverage when both McRae and star player Nick Daicos dropped F-bombs on Channel 7, even momentarily stunning commentator Bruce McAvaney . Their profanity reflected the nerve-wracking nature of the match and underscored the high stakes of Collingwood’s premiership push.
3. Player Fitness: Bobby Hill’s Return on Track
Bobby Hill missed Collingwood’s final pre-qualifying final training due to family commitments, yet McRae remained optimistic about his potential return later in the finals series. He praised Hill’s attitude and development, while confirming that Beau McCreery would play, and Dan McStay’s status remained undecided.
4. Umpiring Debate: Clarification on Contested Free Kick
McRae also recently addressed a controversial high-contact free kick against Brayden Maynard involving Geelong’s Shaun Mannagh. Collingwood requested clarification from the AFL, questioning whether Mannagh had effectively initiated contact with his head. McRae balanced concerns by stressing both player safety and the evolving nature of rule interpretations.
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