Shocking Decision: Craig McRae Hands Over Reins to… see… more 

In a surprise move, Collingwood coach Craig McRae has announced that he will be handing over the coaching reins to his assistant coaches for the club’s two pre-season hit outs. The decision has raised eyebrows among Magpies fans, with many wondering if this is a sign of a bigger change to come.

According to a statement released by the club, McRae will take a step back from coaching duties for the pre-season matches, allowing his assistant coaches to take the reins. The move is designed to give the assistant coaches more experience and to allow McRae to focus on other areas of the club.

“We’re always looking for ways to improve and develop our coaching staff,” McRae said. “By giving our assistant coaches more responsibility, we’re hoping to accelerate their growth and development. It’s also a great opportunity for me to focus on some other areas of the club that need attention.”

While McRae’s decision may seem unusual, it’s not entirely unprecedented. Many coaches in the AFL have handed over coaching duties to their assistants in the past, often as a way of giving them more experience and developing their skills.

However, the timing of McRae’s decision has raised some eyebrows. The Magpies are coming off a disappointing season, and there has been speculation about McRae’s future at the club. While McRae has denied any rumors about his job security, the decision to hand over coaching duties has only added to the speculation.

Despite the uncertainty surrounding McRae’s future, the Magpies are confident that the decision will ultimately benefit the club. By giving the assistant coaches more responsibility, the club is hoping to develop a deeper and more experienced coaching staff.

“We’re excited to see our assistant coaches take on more responsibility,” said Magpies CEO Mark Anderson. “We’re confident that this will help us develop a stronger and more resilient coaching staff, which will ultimately benefit the club.”

As the Magpies prepare for their pre-season matches, all eyes will be on the coaching staff. Will McRae’s decision to hand over the reins pay off, or will it ultimately lead to his downfall? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain – the Magpies are in for an interesting ride.