Collingwood president Eddie McGuire breaks silence on trade mess

Collingwood president Eddie McGuire has broken his silence on the club's "embarrassing" trade horrorshow on Thursday.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 26: Eddie McGuire, President of the Collingwood FC looks on during the 2019 AFL round 19 match between the Collingwood Magpies and the Richmond Tigers at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on July 26, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Collingwood president Eddie McGuire has broken his silence on the club's trade horrorshow, which saw the Magpies lose several stars without much in return.

The Magpies have faced a mountain of backlash throughout the entirety of the Trade Period, and on Thursday night tensions only escalated.

As the club faced immense scrutiny from its fanbase, McGuire spoke openly about the ordeal on his breakfast radio show.

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