Collingwood’s Head of High Performance Jarrod Wade has provided an Injury Update ahead of the Magpies’ Round 21 clash against Carlton.
AVAILABLE THIS WEEK
Beau McCreery
Beau McCreery will available for selection for this Saturday’s AFL game against Carlton after returning to full training from a calf injury. The forward completed game-like training loads across the weekend.
Joe Richards
Due to illness, Joe Richards was unavailable for Collingwood’s Round 20 game against Richmond.
The 24-year-old is recovering and expected to return to main training later this week and should be available for selection.
TO BE ASSESSED
Jordan De Goey
After being ruled out of Sunday’s Round 20 clash against Richmond due to ongoing groin soreness, Jordan De Goey will be assessed ahead of Round 21. The midfielder had rest, recovery and treatment over the weekend and will need to tick a number boxes during training this week to be available for selection.
Collingwood’s medical staff will assess De Goey’s ability to get up to top speed and complete football drills as part of this assessment.
OTHER UPDATES:
Iliro Smit
Following the completion of Collingwood’s Round 18 VFL game against Richmond, Iliro Smit experienced symptoms linked to concussion and subsequently failed a HIA test.
The ruck has entered the AFL concussion protocols and will work through each stage with the support of Collingwood’s medical team.
Nathan Krueger
Nathan Kreuger continues to work through the AFL’s concussion protocols after sustaining a head knock in Round 19. It’s expected the forward will be available next week.
Tom Mitchell
Tom Mitchell has maintained a status quo in his return from a foot injury.
The 31-year-old has recommenced light running drills inside but has not begun running outdoors. The timeline for his return is yet to be determined.
Brody Mihocek
Brody Mihocek has started rehab and movement to work towards having full range in his pectoral muscle. The forward has been able to complete cardio, bike and lower body weight sessions. The forward will continue to wear a sling for at least another fortnight and is six to eight weeks away from returning to full fitness.
Oscar Steene
Oscar Steene continues to progress in his rehab program after a toe injury, completing two running sessions a week. The ruck will continue to work in the gym before progressing his training to on-field as he eyes a return to football in 2025.
Aiden Begg
Aiden Begg has completed his first outdoor running session, an exciting development for the Ruck. The 21-year-old is also undergoing athletic development training and will look to gradually increase his loads and intensity as he looks ahead to 2025.
