Injury Update: Pre-Season

Collingwood’s Head of High-Performance Jarrod Wade has provided an injury update as official match simulation and practice games draw closer.

Head of High-Performance at Collingwood Jarrod Wade has given an update on injuries as official match simulation and practice games approach.

2023 Copeland Trophy Winner Josh Daicos is progressing in his recovery from some lower leg muscle/nerve pain he experienced whilst running during the three-week break.

Following a period of down-load, Daicos has commenced a running program and should progress quickly into skills over

the next three weeks while monitoring his response to training loads.

Brayden Maynard is integrating into full training, ten weeks after his shoulder surgery. After a five-week block of

running, Maynard has returned to contact training and will be involved in

match simulation over the next two to three weeks.

2023 Leading Goalkicker Brody Mihocek had a calf complaint prior to

the three-week break and has since ramped up his training intensity. The

forward is expected to be cleared for match play next week.

Young half-back Jakob Ryan experienced some discomfort with running on his return to training after

the three-week break, with scans revealing minor bone bruising in his

lower leg. The 19-year-old will look to start re-running this week and will be

assessed on how quickly he can return to training.

Dan McStay has commenced a full lower body gym program and is quicky

regaining strength through his injured knee. With it now being seven weeks

post-surgery, the tall forward has begun some higher intensity bike sessions and

is progressing towards running within the next four to six weeks.

Further injury updates will be communicated by the Club in the lead up

to February’s official match simulation and practice matches.