Mixed injury news for Magpies as flag hunt continues
De Goey has resumed full training after exiting concussion protocols and is listed as a "test" for Sunday's clash with the Tigers at the MCG.
The explosive goal-kicker had previously battled achilles inflammation, which had sidelined him since the start of May.
De Goey has played just five games this season, but could yet play a key part in Collingwood's premiership push.
The ladder leaders are on a two-match losing skid, which has resulted in their lead being cut to two competition points, but will start hot favourites against third-from-bottom Richmond.
McCreery reported hamstring concerns after he laid 15 tackles in last week's loss to Fremantle, and scans later revealed a low-grade strain.
He will miss at least two matches, having sat out three with a similar issue before returning in the Dockers clash.
The Magpies are hopeful key defender Billy Frampton (calf) and defensive playmaker Dan Houston (abdominal strain) will return from injuries against Richmond.
Meanwhile, Hawthorn have confirmed it is season over for Finn Maginness, who sustained a lacerated kidney in last week's win over Port Adelaide.
Maginness is still in hospital in Tasmania after what Hawks coach Sam Mitchell described as a "scary" injury.
"He's feeling supported but feeling pretty ordinary, so unfortunately it means his season is going to be over from an on-field sense," Mitchell said.
"That's probably at the back of our minds at the moment.
"At the front is making sure he can get back to full health."
Hawthorn young gun Will Day is set to make his long-awaited return from a foot injury in the clash with Carlton at the MCG on Thursday night.
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