𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐈𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 𝐖𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐋𝐃 𝐇𝐎𝐏𝐄 𝐅𝐎𝐑: 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐇𝐢𝐭 𝐌𝐞𝐥𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 (𝐌𝐂𝐆) 𝐚𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐰𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐰𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠….𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞

The Melbourne Cricket Ground was buzzing with excitement today as reports emerged that former Collingwood Football Club icon Dane Swan has made a stunning return to his beloved Magpies — this time in a senior coaching capacity.

Fans gathered in large numbers around the MCG, with social media erupting in celebration as the club welcomed back one of its most celebrated modern-era champions. Swan, a Brownlow Medallist and 2010 premiership hero, is widely regarded as one of the most influential midfielders in Collingwood’s proud history.

The return of Swan has been described by supporters as “the best news we could hope for”, with many believing his football intelligence, fierce competitiveness, and deep understanding of the black-and-white culture will have an immediate impact on the playing group.

Club insiders suggest Swan’s role will focus on midfield development, player mindset, and elite standards, areas in which he excelled during his decorated playing career. His presence at training reportedly lifted intensity, with younger players eager to learn from a man who dominated the AFL at the highest level.

Speaking to fans, a lifelong Magpie supporter said:

“Seeing Dane Swan back at the MCG in Collingwood colours just feels right. He’s one of us — always has been.”

While details of the appointment are still emerging, one thing is clear: Collingwood supporters are united in belief that the return of Dane Swan marks a powerful new chapter for the club.