Bobby Hill remains injured and didn't play in R3, stuck at $303.8k with a 45 BE and no cash generation. Collingwood's forward depth is congested and there's no timeline on his return, making him a classic trap pick. Avoid until he's fit, named, and actually proving he can score in this team structure.
Bobby Hill
FWDDarcy Fogarty
FWDDecision
Should I trade Bobby Hill?
Form, breakeven, and a comparable replacement weighed up.
Eddie Betts supporting Bobby Hill through a difficult personal period. Bobby Hill missed VFL R10 due to partner's imminent birth of third child. Appears to be on the path back with strong community goodwill.
Community comment on the Collingwood Sir Doug Nicholls Round guernsey reveal noted hope Bobby Hill will be available to play in it, implying he is currently unavailable due to injury or suspension.
Bobby Hill absence repeatedly cited as key factor in Collingwood forward line struggles. Multiple commenters note his speed, danger and ability to free up Beau McCreery are badly missed and the team is waiting for his return.
Bobby Hill is targeting a return to the VFL the week after R6. He remains unavailable at AFL level. Match thread comments noted his absence as a negative: "we miss Bobby hill to mop up this rubbish."