BREAKING NEWS: Former Collingwood Head Coach Robert Harvey Sends Message to Collingwood Head Coach Craig McRae
In an unexpected and heartwarming development, former Collingwood head coach Robert Harvey, now an assistant coach with St Kilda Football Club, has sent a personal message to current Collingwood head coach Craig McRae ahead of the highly anticipated AFL season.
Harvey, who served as an assistant coach at Collingwood for several years before transitioning to his new role at St Kilda, reached out to McRae to offer words of encouragement and support. The message, which was revealed to the media by McRae during a press conference, comes as a gesture of camaraderie and respect between the two coaches.
“Robert reached out to me a few days ago,” McRae shared with a smile. “It was a really nice message, just offering his support and reminding me to keep the group focused as we head into what is going to be another big season. Robert and I have always had a great relationship, and it means a lot to get that kind of support from him.”
Harvey, a Collingwood legend and a key figure in the club’s coaching ranks before taking up his position at St Kilda, expressed pride in McRae’s leadership and the direction Collingwood has taken since his departure. Harvey’s message, which McRae described as “genuine and uplifting,” highlighted the importance of teamwork and maintaining a strong, united club culture, especially during the challenges of the AFL season.
The two coaches share a deep mutual respect, having worked closely together at Collingwood before Harvey’s move to St Kilda in 2024. Their connection as mentors and colleagues within the AFL coaching community has remained strong, despite their current rivalry on opposing teams.
As the Magpies prepare for their opening clash this weekend, McRae’s heartfelt acknowledgment of Harvey’s message serves as a reminder of the camaraderie that exists behind the scenes in Australian Rules Football.
