Collingwood midfielder Tom Mitchell has undergone a minor procedure on the plantar fascia in his left foot.

The 31-year-old, who hasn’t played a game since the Pies’ Round Seven ANZAC Day match, is now set to be sidelined for six to eight weeks.

Collingwood’s Head of High-Performance Jarrod Wade said:

“Tom has undergone a minor procedure to address the plantar fasciitis he has been managing.

“Following further consultation, surgery was the best option to help Tom regain full function in his foot.

“Tom will have a period of rest and recovery post-surgery before commencing a return to play program where we expect to see him return to the game in the back end of the season.”

The Club will communicate a further update on Mitchell’s return to play over the coming weeks.