Bobby Hill: Collingwood star’s ex partner Georgia Devlin slams ‘beyond disgusting’ remarks around his absence

The former partner of Norm Smith medallist Bobby Hill has spoken out against rumours about the pair’s relationship.

The former partner of Norm Smith medallist Bobby Hill has spoken out against rumours about the pair’s relationship. Credit: Instagram

The ex-partner of Collingwood star Bobby Hill has broken her silence amid concerning reports surrounding the 2023 Norm Smith Medallist.

Georgia Devlin, who reportedly split from Hill in June, has slammed internet trolls over “beyond disgusting” remarks made on social media targeting the pair’s relationship and two children.

On Tuesday night, Ms Devlin took to Instagram to respond to one particular vile and racist comment that claimed she had only started a family with Hill, an indigenous man, because he is an AFL player.

“Let’s make one thing clear, my kids’ nationality has never and will never be the cause of any issues in anyone’s life,” she posted to her Instagram story.

“How dare someone speak on innocent kids this way. It’s beyond disgusting.”

Camera Icon Georgia Devlin responds to vile socia media comments. Credit: Georgia Devlin / IG

Hill, 25, has been largely absent from Collingwood’s side since Round 15, barring a return in Round 21, with personal reasons behind his time away.

Hailing from Western Australia, Hill and Ms Devlin had often been seen together after Collingwood games and at training sessions alongside their two children.

Ms Devlin travelled across to Sydney with Hill when he was drafted to GWS as a teenager, and had been in his corner as the forward battled testicular cancer in 2022.

In the wake of their split, it is believed Ms Devlin has returned home to WA with their kids while Hill has remained in Melbourne.

Camera Icon BobbY Hill and Georgia Devlin reportedly split in June. Credit: Georgia Devlin/IG / IG

The mother of two also recently enjoyed a holiday with their children in New Zealand.

On Channel 7’s The Agenda Setters on Monday night, Caroline Wilson suggested Hill’s continued absence had sparked growing concerns for his welfare among loved ones.

The football columnist and TV presenter said the forward’s cousin Brad Hill, a St Kilda veteran, had attempted to offer support.

However, it reportedly resulted in a “falling out” between the families, with Brad even believed to have reached out to the Collingwood Football Club to connect with his absent cousin.

“One person he’s always been really close to is his cousin, Brad Hill. I understand there’s been a falling out there between the two families,” Wilson said.

Camera Icon Bradley Hill of the Saints and Bobby Hill of the Magpies pose during the 2025 Sir Doug Nicholls Round. Credit: Michael Willson/AFL Photos / AFL Photos via Getty Images

“Partly, I think, because Brad Hill attempted to perform some form of intervention, and actually reached out to the Collingwood Football Club, he was so worried about his cousin.

“I don’t think that went down too well with Bobby Hill, and I think that there have been days where he’s just been uncontactable by anyone. Days leading to even a week at some point.”

Wilson added that Hill had become isolated and unreachable for days, only fuelling concerns.

“I mean, talk about fitness, talk about family and the personal issues, but I think it’s getting a bit more serious than that, and I think people are really worried about Bobby Hill’s welfare,” she continued.

“Taking the football aside, because Collingwood badly needs him and they need him playing well, this is far more serious than that now, and I hope the right people are intervening.

“I’m not blaming Collingwood for this, but it’s a bit of a disaster, both football and personal-wise.”

Camera Icon Bobby Hill retains the support of his teammates during his absence from the field. Credit: AAP

Collingwood vice-captain Brayden Maynard revealed on Monday that his side had hoped to receive the selection boost of Hill in the near future.

Adding that Hill had returned to train with teammates, Maynard said the livewire wouldn’t be lining up in their Round 24 clash with Melbourne on Friday night.

“It’s a day-to-day process with Bob,” Maynard said.

“He knows that he’s got our full support, and we believe that he will get the ball rolling with a few things that he’s got going on.

“We are a better team with him in it, and he knows that, and we all know that.

“But at the same time, we’ve got big things on the horizon, and we need to focus on what we can do, with all due respect, without Bob, if he’s not turning up.

“But he knows that we’re a much better team with him in it.

“So yeah, it’d be good to see him come in as often as he can, because we love him in our team when he’s playing (and) up and going.”

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