Collingwood have delisted four players in the wake of their preliminary final exit on the weekend. Cult hero Oleg Markov, defender Charlie Dean, tall forward Ash Johnson and midfielder Fin Macrae have all been shown the door. He became an instant fan favourite as he went on to feature in 23 games, including the grand final win over Brisbane. The tall forward burst onto the scene in 2022, playing in the Pies’ final nine games, including three finals. “This time of year is always difficult, but we commend the group on the maturity and respect they’ve shown throughout this process,” Leppitsch said.