VFL

In 2013, Collingwood will field a stand-alone VFL team for the sixth successive year. The team will be coached by Dale Tapping with Craig McRae, Tarkyn Lockyer, Anthony Rocca and Mitch Hahn his assistants. A stand-alone VFL team enables the Magpies’ coaching staff to fast track the development of younger players and allow them to become familiar with the Collingwood system.

Collingwood’s VFL team plays its home matches at its traditional home, Victoria Park, where entry is free for all supporters who wish to come and watch the club’s stars of the future develop.

The importance of the club’s own VFL team was illustrated in the 2010 Grand Final replay when players such as Dayne Beams, Jarryd Blair, Nathan Brown, Chris Dawes, Brent Macaffer, Ben Reid, Steele Sidebottom and Sharrod Wellingham capped off their progression from the VFL to the AFL in fine style.

Coach: Dale Tapping
Head of Development: Craig McRae
Development Coaches: Mitch Hahn (backline), Tarkyn Lockyer (midfield), Anthony Rocca (forward line)