The Cobras confirmed on Monday that they had cut ties with the enigmatic and sometimes controversial 2016 premiership player.

Bacchus Marsh, in announcing it was “parting ways” with Maksymow, posted on social media that personal issues had resulted in his commitment to the club and teammates waning.

Club president Adam Sutherland told The Courier that it was unfortunate to be losing Maksymow in these circumstances, but it was the best outcome for each party.

“He’s a likeable guy and has been wonderful for us, but we want 100 per cent commitment from our players and he has not been able to apply himself to meet club demands.”

Sutherland said Maksymow had family in Albury and sometimes spent time there. 

“It’s not workable.”

He said Maksymow had not been sighted at pre-season training for four weeks.

Sutherland said this was outside team rules and not acceptable.

Maksymow also had similar issues meeting team rules last year and incurred a club ban which led to him missing four senior matches mid-season.

Sunderland said up to his latest absence Maksymow had been all set to have a third season with the Cobras.

He said circumstance had changed though.

“We cannot afford any distractions. There's no choice other than have us move in different directions.

“We wish him all the best.”

Maksymow joined Bacchus Marsh early in its premiership season as a late signing and quickly developed into the BFL’s most potent power forward and a leading goalkicker.

He was influential in the Cobras’ securing their first BFL flag, but missed last year’s grand final owing to a two-match suspension after being found guilty of headbutting in the second semi-final.

Deer Park in the Western Region Football League is a possible new home for Maksymow.

It made a major play for him in the off-season – an offer he rejected owing to a desire to stay on at Bacchus Marsh.