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Collingwood staff member resigns after incident at Alice Springs hotel

The staff member resigned after intoxicated behavior at the Northern Territory camp, which included AFL and AFLW first-year players, the club said.

  • On Tuesday, Collingwood confirmed a staff member resigned after an incident at a Northern Territory club camp, and Charlie Gardiner addressed the behaviour and resignation.
  • Becoming intoxicated on the final night, a Magpies football department employee acted inappropriately in Alice Springs, prompting an internal investigation by Collingwood Football Club.
  • The cultural immersion program focuses on fostering connection and included first-year players from the AFL and AFLW programs, staff and some board members, with images shared on November 29.
  • Moving quickly, the club addressed the matter soon, with club leadership stating it would not tolerate poor behaviour and continues to support affected team members.
  • Situated north of Alice Springs, Tennant Creek lies within the Next Generation Academy zone and hosts a cultural immersion program fostering community connection.
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The Age broke the news in Australia on Wednesday, December 10, 2025.
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