Collingwood have delisted Oleg Markov, Ash Johsnon, Charlie Dean and Fin Macrae following the conclusion of their 2025 season.
Markov leaves his third club as a premiership player with the Magpies, playing a role in their 2023 Grand Final side after stints with Gold Coast and Richmond.
Macrae, a former first-round pick for the Magpies, played a total of, with his 2025 season hampered by injury.
Johnson joined Collingwood as a 2021 Mid-Season Draft selection out of Sturt, and played 27 games in the black and white for a return of 36 goals.
Dean was drafted to Collingwood as a rookie after winning the Fothergill-Round-Mitchell Medal with Williamstown in 2021.
“This time of year is always difficult, but we commend the group on the maturity and respect they've shown throughout this process,” Collingwood list and talent lead Justin Leppitsch said.
“We thank Oleg for his contributions to our Club. He played a key role in the 2023 AFL Premiership and has had a profound impact on our AFL program.
“Ash, Charlie and Fin, thank you for your dedication and commitment to the Club throughout your time in the black and white. They've all shown great resilience and have all left a long-lasting impact on the playing group.
“All four individuals are quality people, and we do sincerely wish each of them the best with their next chapter, on and off the field.”
The four delistings add to Will Hoskin-Elliott's retirement at Collingwood, while Mason Cox, Brody Mihocek and Jamie Elliott are among the Magpies players still without deals for 2026.
