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AFL bombshell as an emotional Eddie McGuire announces he will step down as Collingwood president after more than two decades at the helm
Collingwood Magpies AFL boss Eddie McGuire has announced he’ll step away from from the position at the end of next season after 23 years in the top role.
He choked back tears as he revealed the shock news at the club’s annual members forum on Monday night.
‘Back in 1998 it was my time to stand up for our beloved Collingwood, instead of calling on others to do something for our club, they turned my way and I’m proud that I answered,’ McGuire said.
‘I have given everything I have to this position and now it is time for the club going forward, I will stand down at the end of next year and spend the rest of my time as president setting up a new era of Collingwood.
‘I have given commitments to sponsors, governments and many people that I will remain at the helm in 2021 and do so with the responsibility of providing a smooth transition and a springboard into the future for our club in its senior leadership position.
‘I had planned to make this announcement at the end of the year but COVID put paid to many finally laid plans, in conjunction with the change in direction of my media life and the timing of my son’s schooling ending, the time was right and future strong for our club for me to make this call.’
McGuire’s tenure will finish at the end of the 2021 season.
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