Injury Update: Pendlebury’s ribs are doing well, but the forward is having trouble
Following the team’s Round Four victory over Hawthorn, Collingwood has released an injury update.
Following the team’s Round Four victory over Hawthorn, Collingwood has released an injury update.
Scott Pendlebury suffered a rib fracture during the second quarter of Sunday’s Gather Round game, according to scans.
During Collingwood’s bye week, the 388-gamer will be observed and evaluated to see if he will be ready for the Magpies’ Round Six matchup with Port Adelaide. Next week, there will be an additional update.
Due to a setback during his comeback, Nathan Kreuger will miss an additional two to four weeks. After recovering from a preseason hamstring injury, the 24-year-old was cleared to play; however, a minor calf strain he sustained during training last week will postpone his return.
Oscar Steene, a young ruck, is making his way through the concussion protocols while he heals from a knock to the face during preseason. The 20-year-old will probably be available for selection in Collingwood’s VFL match against Carlton on Sunday after having his suitability for contact training evaluated early this week.
Throughout the Club’s AFL, Josh Eyre (hamstring), Dan McStay (knee), (finger), and Nathan Murphy (concussion) are all making progress toward their individual rehabilitation plans.
Lachie Neale, a star player for Brisbane, celebrated his 250th game in style, but he’ll have to deal with ankle pain once more before a Gabba blockbuster against Geelong.
After sustaining an ankle injury against Collingwood in round 3, Lions coach Chris Fagan was amazed by Neale’s two recoveries in between games, calling the two-time Brownlow medallist “one of the toughest players” he had ever seen. The 30-year-old will benefit from a nine-day break before facing the undefeated Cats, having battled through discomfort to record 24 disposals and eight clearances in the team’s 22-point victory over Melbourne.
It happened after Neale was forced to substitute out of the Lions’ Gather Round victory over North Melbourne because of an ankle ailment, but he obstinately insisted on playing
After the game, Fagan said, “We only had six days to get him right, so our medical team did a great job, and Lachie did a great job himself.”
He’s among the hardest football players I believe I have ever encountered. He did everything he could to get his ankle properly during the week because he was so determined to play tonight.
“He’s done that for a few weeks now, so it’s great that we actually have eight or nine days to get him right,” the speaker said.
If there hadn’t been a milestone to take into account, according to Fagan, the injured Neale probably would have been replaced by an unutilized Jimmy Tunstill.
“(The midfield) appeared to be operating quite effectively, and
