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Craig Kelly

Last played for Collingwood Magpies in 1996
Born: June 16, 1966    
Playing Height: 190cm     Playing Weight: 95kg    
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Craig Kelly Biography

Monday, 30 January 2023
Craig Kelly is appointed as the Magpies' CEO.

"Craig Kelly is an extremely well-rounded professional and a highly respected person within the football community who has the ideal skillset to be the CEO of our great club," Collingwood president Jeff Browne said.

"Craig understands better than most the requirements of a strong and successful football club. His three decades of vast experience in managing AFL and key sporting talent, driving a high-performance environment and delivering successful results was a key factor in his appointment."

Saturday, 24 November 2018
Will Kelly decides against wearing his father Craig Kelly's No.23 jumper at Collingwood and will wear No.27 instead.

"I decided not to take it. I just think it's best to get out of the spotlight and try and forge my own path," Kelly said.

"It was open to take but I thought it was a better thing if I don't."

Friday, 23 November 2018
Collingwood secures father-son prospect Will Kelly after being forced to match a bid from Adelaide at pick No.29.

Craig Kelly was happy to see his son drafted to the Magpies.

"Because it's Collingwood, the relationship with a lot of people down there, it's pretty special," Craig said.

"He can run, he can mark, he can kick and he doesn't pinch and carry on like an idiot so he's well ahead of me."

Thursday, 4 October 2018
Collingwood father-son prospect Will Kelly is hopeful of getting drafted to Collingwood where his father, Craig Kelly, played 122 games, including the 1990 premiership.

"We've had a few chats and Collingwood has made it clear that they're interested in me. But as of the moment there's not a concrete guarantee that it's going to happen," Will said.

"So I'm waiting to see what happens at the end of the year and, if I am lucky enough to be drafted, it'll be amazing.

"I've barracked for the Pies my whole life and it would be pretty amazing to be able to stay in Melbourne to be close to my mates and family."

Thursday, 11 January 2018
A Christmas visit home brought unpleasant reminders for Jake Kelly that the Crows fell short in the 2017 Grand Final.

His father Craig Kelly was part of Collingwood's drought-breaking 1990 premiership side, and the his medallion from that day takes pride of place in the family home.

"I saw my old man's premiership medal when I walked downstairs to the car each time, so every time I looked at that it dawned on me I wasn't a premiership player," Kelly told 5AA radio.

"We had a great opportunity to all become one, but we didn't, and little things like Richmond being on TV or Facebook or social media – whatever it may be – are the ones that really get me personally."

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