Bobby Hill Pens Four‑Year Extension to Cement Magpie Legacy Through 2030 After Contract Speculation
Collingwood’s dynamic small forward Bobby Hill has silenced speculation and quelled trade whispers by officially committing to the Magpies with a brand‐new four‑year contract extension that secures his future at the club through to the end of the 2030 season ([reddit.com][1], [collingwoodfc.com.au][2]).
Hill, the 2023 Norm Smith Medallist whose electrifying four‑goal performance in the Grand Final etched his name into Collingwood folklore, was already under contract until 2026. The new deal, revealed late April, ensures he won’t be heading back to Western Australia or eyeing rival offers in the lead‑up to the 2026 trade window ([thewest.com.au][3]).
At 25, Hill—also a proud Noongar man—has emphatically embraced Collingwood as home. “It feels like home here,” he declared, emphasising how delighted he is to provide stability for his young family, especially his son, who loves “running around like he owns the place” ([thewest.com.au][3]). The forward continued, showing clear ambition: “From now to 2030, I’d love to achieve more premiership success but I really just want to keep playing consistent footy and making more memories to cherish for the rest of my life” ([collingwoodfc.com.au][2]).
Collingwood’s list manager, Justin Leppitsch, expressed his excitement: since arriving in 2023, Hill “has become an integral part of our forward line and continuously works to grow his game” ([thewest.com.au][3]). The club views him as more than just a player—they see him as a long‑term cornerstone of their strategy.
This announcement puts an end to murmurs of rival interest. Earlier this year, Fox Sports flagged “WA rivals circling” Hill, dubbing him a “half‑priced Pie” and urging Collingwood to secure him against big‑money pulls, particularly from Fremantle or West Coast ([sportinfo2.com][4], [foxsports.com.au][5]). The new extension, however, quashes any immediate prospect of a Western return.
Hill’s journey to Collingwood began after debuting with GWS in 2019; he played 41 games before being traded. Since arriving at Collingwood ahead of the 2023 season, he has delivered highlight‑laden performances and postseason brilliance ([thewest.com.au][3], [en.wikipedia.org][6]). In 2024, he earned the Gordon Coventry Trophy as Collingwood’s leading goalkicker and claimed the Mark of the Year ([collingwoodfc.com.au][2]).
Collingwood fans will no doubt feel a sense of relief and excitement: Hill is not just staying—he’s doubling down, ready to build on past success and chase future glory. The Magpies, meanwhile, reinforce their vision of sustained success by locking in one of their most dynamic offensive weapons.
With Bobby Hill’s signature inked through to 2030, Collingwood’s forward line is secured—and the stage is set for this electrifying small forward to carve out even more memorable moments. From high‑stakes finals to crowd‑rallying highlights, Hill’s Magpie era is far from over—it’s just getting started.
