Asked if the Pies would seek to have Wright back in their mix after the expiry of his extended leave period, Browne said: “We are talking to him about that. But he won’t come back and do as he did before, because the structure is different. We are working how he fits into that structure. What works for him, and what works for us. I wouldn’t put a percentage on it, it is a matter for discussion. I am in discussion with him.
“Frankly, the best thing that could happen to the football industry would be that he went into the AFL and sorted out all their problems in relation to how they administer the rules and how they could communicate better with the clubs. He would be a genius at that. If I am being ecumenical, I’d probably convince myself the best thing I could do would be to donate him to the AFL for the betterment of 18 clubs.”
Browne refused to criticise any aspect of Collingwood’s football operations, despite the form slump which may see his club join Geelong (2022 premier, missed finals 2023), Richmond (2020, 2021), Western Bulldogs (2016, 2017) and Hawthorn (2008, 2009) on an unwanted list.
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