Injured Collingwood star Jordan De Goey has been concussed at training, dealing a fresh blow to his long-awaited AFL comeback.
De Goey was going to pick up a ball during a training drill on Tuesday morning when he suffered the head knock.
Seven Network vision shows Brayden Maynard accidentally making contact with De Goey, who looked groggy immediately afterwards.
“Jordy got a concussion in the ‘fundamentals’ (training drills), so he left the track,” coach Craig McRae said of the innocuous incident.
“It’s a sad week for Jordy, he’s just starting to get there and he’s obviously going to be in the (concussion) protocols for 10-14 days.”
De Goey has only managed five games this season and has not played since round nine because of an Achilles injury.
The Magpies are taking their time with him, hoping the dangerous midfielder/forward will be ready for the finals.
Tuesday was supposed to be a full training session for De Goey.
At his best, he is one of the league’s most dangerous players.
But since playing a key role in Collingwood’s 2023 premiership, a succession of injuries have restricted him to 13 senior games last season and now this year’s interrupted campaign.
Maynard, who has had a foot injury, will play for the first time since round 12 in Friday night’s game against fierce rivals Carlton.
The Magpies are two and a half games clear at the top of the ladder, while the Blues are in crisis with their season in freefall.
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