McRae’s Bittersweet Victory: Why Collingwood’s Win Left Him Sympathizing with Carlton’s Voss
While Collingwood’s commanding 56-point demolition of Carlton sent Magpies fans into a frenzy at the MCG, for coach Craig McRae, the triumph carried an unexpected emotional weight. As his team solidified their position atop the ladder, McRae’s thoughts surprisingly turned to the opposing coach, Michael Voss, his close friend and former teammate. This personal connection brought a bittersweet undertone to what was otherwise a dominant performance for Collingwood.