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Eddie McGuire both praised and criticised following resignation as Collingwood president
While some AFL figures are mourning the departure of Collingwood president Eddie McGuire, those who signed an open letter calling for his head say his exit presents an opportunity for change in the sport and society.
Key points:
- Eddie McGuire’s decision to end his two-decade stay as the Collingwood chief has drawn mixed reactions
- His resignation has been welcomed by critics of the club’s initial response to a report detailing systemic racism at Collingwood
- Several former Collingwood players have come out in support of McGuire, with one saying he had been the victim of a “witch hunt”
AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan today described McGuire’s decision to step down a week after an internal Collingwood report found the club guilty of…
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