Jack Bytel is expected to return from the AFL’s concussion protocols after sustaining a head knock during Collingwood’s Round Nine match.
The midfielder is expected to be available for Friday night’s Round 12 match against the Western Bulldogs, pending he gets through main training on Wednesday.
Jeremy Howe
After sustaining a minor groin strain in Round Nine, Jeremy Howe has been cleared from his rehab program.
The 33-year-old is expected to be available for Friday night’s match if he completes main training on Wednesday.
OTHER UPDATES:
Aiden Begg
Aiden Begg has been added to the AFL Inactive List after sustaining a posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injury during Collingwood’s Round Seven VFL match which left him sidelined for the remainder of the season.
The 21-year-old will focus on upper body weight training for the next few weeks.
Josh Carmichael
Josh Carmichael continues to work through the AFL’s concussions protocols.
Mason Cox
Mason Cox has entered the AFL concussion protocols following a knock to the face mid-air during Collingwood’s Round 11 match against Fremantle.
In addition to the concussion, scans have confirmed Cox sustained a Grade 2 medial collateral ligament (MCL) injury from the match.
The 33-year-old is expected to return in six weeks’ time while he rehabilitates the MCL injury.
Jordan De Goey
After experiencing groin awareness during Collingwood’s Round 10 match against Adelaide, further assessment revealed Jordan De Goey sustained an acute rectus abdominal tendon tear.
The 28-year-old is working through his rehab program and is expected return within three to four weeks.
Jamie Elliott
Collingwood forward Jamie Elliott continues to work through a modified training program as he manages a minor vascular issue.
The 31-year-old continues to complete treadmill and bike work away from the group. Elliott is expected to return between Rounds 13 and 16.
Josh Eyre
Josh Eyre is progressing well through his rehab for a hamstring injury.
After a 14-week layoff, he will now complete group training this week.
Eyre is expected to be available for a return for Round 13.
Will Hoskin-Elliott
After sustaining a hamstring injury during the Club’s Round 10 match against the Adelaide Crows, Will Hoskin-Elliott is working his way through a running program and is progressing well.
He is expected to return to team training next week.
Hoskin-Elliott is expected to be available for Collingwood’s Round 13 game.
Reef McInnes
After sustaining a head knock during Collingwood’s Round 10 match, the forward is mid-way through the AFL concussion protocols and is progressing well.
Dan McStay
Dan McStay is progressing well as he continues to work through his ACL rehab.
The 28-year-old has returned to contract training drills away from the main group.
He is expected to return to match play training post the team’s BYE in June.
Brody Mihocek
During the final minute of the third quarter of Collingwood’s Round 11 game against Fremantle, Brody Mihocek experienced hamstring awareness which saw him sit out the rest of the match.
Scans have confirmed a minor hamstring strain in the same area as his previous injury.
Being a minor strain, he’s expected to return between Rounds 14 and 16.
Tom Mitchell
Tom Mitchell is progressing well through his rehab for his plantar fasciitis issue and has started running.
He is expected to be available for Rounds 13-16.
Joe Richards
Joe Richards finished out the game against Fremantle but experienced some foot soreness.
Scans have confirmed that he has sustained a fourth metatarsal fracture in his foot and is expecting to make a return between Rounds 16 and 17.
Oscar Steene
Oscar Steene is progressing well in his rehab for a toe injury.
He will now transition into some trampoline work and running drills over the next fortnight.
Mikala Cann suffered a knock to her shoulder during the third quarter of the Pies’ Week Five clash against the Gold Coast SUNS last Friday.
The 23-year-old was sidelined for the remainder of the match. However, scans cleared her of any serious injury and she is set to be available for Saturday’s game.
Brittany Bonnici
Collingwood’s Vice-Captain Brittany Bonnici is progressing well after sustaining a knock to her shoulder during the Pies’ Week Five match against the Gold Coast SUNS. The Pies Vice-Captain managed to play out the remainder of the match.
The 27-year-old will need to complete contact training this week to determine her availability for Saturday’s game.
Lauren Butler
Lauren Butler is progressing well in her recovery from a hamstring strain.
The 23-year-old has focused on building her training loads over the past week. She will be assessed ahead of the Pies’ Week Six match against Richmond.
Brianna Davey
Collingwood’s AFLW Captain Brianna Davey continues to progress through the AFL’s concussion protocols.
The 28-year-old will be assessed ahead of the Pies’ Week Six match against Richmond on Saturday afternoon.
Imogen Evans
Imogen Evans is progressing well following a hamstring strain.
The 20-year-old has returned to full training and will be assessed to determine her availability for Saturday’s game.
Amber Schutte
Amber Schutte is progressing through the AFL’s concussion protocols.
The defender will be assessed ahead of the Pies’ Week Six match on Saturday afternoon.
Other updates:
Grace Campbell
Grace Campbell will be sidelined from Saturday’s match against Richmond.
Coming off the condensed fixture period, the 28-year-old has pulled up with some hip soreness and will be managed for this weekend’s match.
She is expected to return for the Pies’ Round Seven match against Port Adelaide.
Nell Dalton-Morris
Nell Dalton-Morris is making positive strides in her recovery from a lumbar stress fracture in her back that developed during the pre-season.
The 23-year-old has started the part of her second recovery phase and is expected to commence light training in the upcoming weeks.
Selena Karlson
Defender Selena Karlson has experienced some shin soreness.
The 26-year-old will commence a de-load period and will track to return within one to two weeks.
Kalinda Howarth
Kalinda Howarth’s return to footy has been slightly pushed back after recently suffering illness.
The 25-year-old continues to work through her ACL recovery and is expected to return within five to seven weeks.
Mikayla Hyde
Mikayla Hyde continues to progress positively in her recovery from a foot injury.
The defender will begin participating in skill drills this week.
The 22-year-old is expected to return within four to six weeks.
Annie Lee
Annie Lee is progressing well following her successful knee surgery.
She’ll remain non-weight bearing for six weeks before commencing a rehab program.
The 21-year-old will be sidelined for the remainder of the 2024 NAB AFLW season.
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