The Collingwood Football Club thanks Head Recruiter Derek Hine for his contribution to our Club following a mutual decision to part ways earlier today.
 
Hine commenced at Collingwood in December 2003 and has since worked across player development, player welfare, list management and recruiting.
 
Most of his career at Collingwood has been both National Recruiting and List Manager where Hine oversaw the player acquisition strategy and was able to play a key role in scouting and acquiring AFL talent both locally and aboard.
 
Derek Hine said:
 
“Thank you to everyone at Collingwood, past and present, for the privilege to serve this Club for over 20 years.
 
“It has been an incredibly enjoyable period of my life and I leave Collingwood with many cherished memories and lifelong friends. I particularly want to acknowledge all the part-time recruiters who have worked in our talent program with over the journey who continue to work tirelessly to identify players across the country.
 
“I don’t take for granted how much the Club means to its Members and supporters and I’m grateful to have been a part of it.”
 
Collingwood has been analysing all aspects of the list management and recruiting area and, while Collingwood and Hine have parted ways, the Club remains committed to investing in this area to ensure sustained on-field success.
 
The Collingwood Football Club wishes Derek and his children Matthew, Travis and Lauren all the best in their next chapter as a family.