Moore, De Goey sidelined as Pies prepare for Crows
Collingwood have lost captain Darcy Moore for their big AFL home game against Adelaide and Jordan De Goey has suffered another injury setback.
Moore suffered an AC joint injury in the last quarter of Friday's win over Fremantle.
The Magpies said on Tuesday it was moderate grade but were unsure whether he would return for their round-11 game against North Melbourne.
Collingwood's defensive general also missed the Anzac Day win over Essendon because of an ear injury.
De Goey's bad injury run continues, with the Magpies saying he has an Achilles tendon injury.
He was rested for the Fremantle game and went to a specialist when he had Achilles pain towards the end of last week.
De Goey has started a rehabilitation program and the Magpies are yet to say when they expect him to return.
The 29-year-old only played 13 games last season because of injury.
Lachie Schultz is also out of the Crows game because of his concussion in the last term against the Dockers.
Collingwood have lost captain Darcy Moore for their big AFL home game against Adelaide and Jordan De Goey has suffered another injury setback.
Moore suffered an AC joint injury in the last quarter of Friday's win over Fremantle.
The Magpies said on Tuesday it was moderate grade but were unsure whether he would return for their round-11 game against North Melbourne.
Collingwood's defensive general also missed the Anzac Day win over Essendon because of an ear injury.
De Goey's bad injury run continues, with the Magpies saying he has an Achilles tendon injury.
He was rested for the Fremantle game and went to a specialist when he had Achilles pain towards the end of last week.
De Goey has started a rehabilitation program and the Magpies are yet to say when they expect him to return.
The 29-year-old only played 13 games last season because of injury.
Lachie Schultz is also out of the Crows game because of his concussion in the last term against the Dockers.
Collingwood have lost captain Darcy Moore for their big AFL home game against Adelaide and Jordan De Goey has suffered another injury setback.
Moore suffered an AC joint injury in the last quarter of Friday's win over Fremantle.
The Magpies said on Tuesday it was moderate grade but were unsure whether he would return for their round-11 game against North Melbourne.
Collingwood's defensive general also missed the Anzac Day win over Essendon because of an ear injury.
De Goey's bad injury run continues, with the Magpies saying he has an Achilles tendon injury.
He was rested for the Fremantle game and went to a specialist when he had Achilles pain towards the end of last week.
De Goey has started a rehabilitation program and the Magpies are yet to say when they expect him to return.
The 29-year-old only played 13 games last season because of injury.
Lachie Schultz is also out of the Crows game because of his concussion in the last term against the Dockers.
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