Collingwood delists six players after finishing the 2026 season
AFL • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 1:51 AM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026

Collingwood has released six players from its roster following the conclusion of the 2026 AFL campaign. The club announced the departures of Jakob Ryan, Wil Parker, Lachie Sullivan, Mitch Podhajski, Joel Cochran, and Iliro Smit. Parker, a former cricketer, departs after playing 14 matches, while Sullivan concludes his time at the club with 26 senior appearances. Podhajski, who joined via the mid-season draft, played two games at the top level. Cochran and Smit did not record an appearance for the senior team during their tenure. List boss Justin Leppitsch thanked the group for their commitment to both the AFL and VFL programs during their time in black and white.
- •Collingwood delisted six players following the 2026 campaign.
- •The players leaving are Jakob Ryan, Wil Parker, Lachie Sullivan, Mitch Podhajski, Joel Cochran, and Iliro Smit.
- •Lachie Sullivan played 26 senior games for the club.
- •Joel Cochran and Iliro Smit did not play a senior AFL match.
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"Collingwood has continued its list overhaul, delisting six players
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