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Premiership Pie delisted amongst four list changes
SEN • September 23rd, 2025 8:41 pm
The Magpies have commenced their off-season, cutting four senior listed players following their Preliminary Final loss.
29-year-old cult hero Oleg Markov leaves the club having played eight games in 2025.
Joining from the Suns in 2023, Markov featured in 43 games for the club, including the 2023 premiership.
Former first round pick Finlay Macrae has also been let go by the club, managing just 21 games since his debut season in 2021.
Failing to return to the senior side in 2025, 23-year-old Macrae will seek new pastures.
Defender Charlie Dean leaves the club after just 12 career games following his selection in the 2021 Rookie Draft.
Dean played four games in 2025 in Jeremy Howe’s absence.
Forward Ash Johnson marks the final list change for the Pies, also failing to make a senior appearance in 2025.
Sidelined with injury for a majority of the season, Johnson played in 27 games across his four years with the club, booting 21 goals in 2023.
"This time of year is always difficult, but we commend the group on the maturity and respect they've shown throughout this process," Pies general manager of list and talent strategy Justin Leppitsch said.
"We thank Oleg for his contributions to our club. He played a key role in the 2023 AFL premiership and has had a profound impact on our AFL program.
"Ash, Charlie and Fin, thank you for your dedication and commitment to the club throughout your time in the black and white. They've all shown great resilience and have all left a long-lasting impact on the playing group.
"All four individuals are quality people, and we do sincerely wish each of them the best with their next chapter, on and off the field."
