The Magpies have formally split with Hill, cutting short the 26-year-old's bumper contract that had been due to expire at end of 2030. Hill was the star of Collingwood's 2023 premiership under coach Craig McRae, winning the Norm Smith medal for a four-goal grand final showing against Brisbane. Meanwhile, the Magpies are counting the cost of Thursday night's loss with veteran defender Jeremy Howe suffering a fractured arm. Utility Harry Perryman suffered a left hamstring injury - having strained his right hamstring earlier in the season. And Brownlow medal favourite Nick Daicos has a bruised right foot, but he played out the game.