Star Pies defender Darcy Moore has emerged unscathed from training and appears likely to face Essendon at the MCG on Friday night.

Meanwhile, matchwinner Jordan De Goey (hamstring) and defender James Aish (shoulder) both trained during Wednesday's session but didn't participate in match simulation. 

Jaidyn Stephenson, whose suspension will expire after Collingwood's AFL team plays on Friday night, is likely to be joined in the VFL by midfielders Brayden Sier (calf) and veteran Daniel Wells (knee).

"(Wells) has got to pull up well. I'm hesitant, but talking to him after training he feels like he's going to be able to stand up on Saturday, which is a remarkable return from that PCL injury," Buckley said. 

Daniel Wells at training earlier this month. Picture: AFL Photos

With Collingwood backline and team defence coach Justin Longmuir believed to be a leading candidate to replace the sacked Ross Lyon at Fremantle, Buckley endorsed Longmuir and was confident his bid for a head coaching role wouldn't affect the Pies' finals campaign.

"Speaking to him briefly this morning, I think he can walk and chew gum at the same time," Buckley said of Longmuir, who is in his second season with the Pies after working with both the Dockers and West Coast.

"He's been so impressive and he's aspired to senior coaching through his journey, and he's continued to school himself up. 

"His relationship building with the players has been first-class... (He) has been exceptional. I've got no doubt that he could do the job."