Collingwood vice-captain Taylor Adams is likely to return in round five against Brisbane on Thursday night.
Adams sat out the clash against West Coast due to being under the AFL's health and safety protocols. High Performance Manager Jarrod Wade stated he will be monitored during the sides main training session on Tuesday.
Defender Jordan Roughead made a successful return in the VFL on Saturday and is available to return against the Lions.
New recruit Nathan Kreuger was extremely close to lining up last weekend after a shoulder complaint, but took a conservative approach with a focus on being right to go this week.
As reported, Jamie Elliott will miss a number of weeks after undergoing shoulder surgery on Monday to repair his damaged AC joint. More information about his return to play will be known once he begins rehab following surgery.
In the VFL match, Ash Johnson suffered a tendon hamstring injury which will see him miss approximately nine weeks, while Aiden Begg will miss 12 days due to a head knock.
Lively forward Beau McCreery edges closer to a return from a hip flexor issue, stepping up his speed and conditioning running with the aim to return on Anzac Day.
For a full analysis of the health of Collingwood's list, watch the video below.
