Leppitsch reportedly shuns rival interest to recommit to Collingwood

Collingwood Head of Strategy Justin Leppitsch has recommitted to the Magpies, reports AFL Media’s Josh Gabelich.

Leppitsch was being chased by the Western Bulldogs to support Luke Beveridge in a Director of Coaching role, but will instead remain at the AIA Centre with Craig McRae.

SEN’s Sam Edmund revealed that Leppitsch will now shift into a role similar to what the Dogs offered him, but at Collingwood.

Justin Leppitsch is poised for a role change at Collingwood after declining the Bulldogs’ tempting approach. The Pies’ head of strategy is set to take on a director of football performance-type position – a similar role to that presented by the Dogs, who now need to pivot.

— Sam Edmund (@Sammy__Edmund) October 10, 2023

The 48-year-old was a key piece behind Collingwood’s 2023 premiership and played a big part as an assistant in all three of Richmond’s flag victories.

Gabelich confirmed the news on AFL Trade Radio.

“Justin Leppitsch has recommitted to…