Craig McRae Has resigned as collingwood head coach.

Collingwood coach Craig McRae will for the club’s two pre-season hitouts hand over the coaching reins.

McRae, who has already shown his ability to delegate in his two years at the helm, will take a backseat for the clashes, with new defensive coach Jordan Roughead and lieutenant Hayden Skipworth set to fast-track their development as a result.

The premiership coach will still be involved at both games, but it speaks to the team-oriented mindset McRae has helped flourish in his time at the club.

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