{
  "id": 16684433,
  "title": "Collingwood crisis deepens with coach to leave struggling club",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/collingwood-crisis-deepens-with-coach-to-leave-struggling-club",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-27T00:56:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-27/sam-wright-to-end-stint-as-collingwood-aflw-coach/107313500"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Collingwood's AFL Women's coach Sam Wright announced on Tuesday that he will depart the struggling club at the end of the season, following a series of internal issues affecting the team. The Magpies have already lost captain Ruby Schleicher, and there are reports of discord among players regarding list management, development coaching, and medical care. Collingwood is currently at the bottom of the ladder, alongside Essendon and St Kilda, with both the Magpies and Bombers facing a final-round match against the Bombers on Sunday at Windy Hill. This marks Wright's third season with the club, and his departure comes after the team has only secured one win from their last 11 games. Wright expressed gratitude for his time with the Magpies, acknowledging the club's commitment to the women's football program, but stated that the decision was necessary for the team's future. The Magpies have not reached the finals since 2022, when they were semifinalists, despite having significant resources.",
  "summary": "Coach Sam Wright becomes another casualty in Collingwood's horror AFLW season, saying he will leave the club after the final-round match against Essendon.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}