Collingwood rule Jamie Elliott and Ben Reid out for season as Adam Treloar and Tyson Goldsack face race against time COLLINGWOOD has officially put a line through both Jamie Elliott and Ben Reid for the season after the duo suffered injury setbacks, while Adam Treloar and Tyson Goldsack are in a race against time to return for finals.
Forwards Jamie Elliott and Ben Reid are out for the remainder of the season due to injuries, according to Collingwood.
In the VFL on Saturday, a week after Elliott’s last hamstring injury, Reid strained his calf again.
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Even so, there’s still a chance for veteran defence Tyson Goldsack to return this year after a recent back issue hindered his recovery from a preseason knee repair two weeks ago.
Recovering from a severe injury in his hamstring tendon is another challenge for star midfielder Adam Treloar.
Gun defender Jeremy Howe is anticipated to play at the MCG on Saturday against Port Adelaide, having missed the team’s victory over Brisbane due to a concussion.
Nathan Buckley, the coach of Collingwood, said yesterday that Reid and Elliott’s seasons were finished, extending their terrible injury run this year.
“‘Billy’ (Elliott) and Reid won’t be coming back,” Buckley declared on Triple M.
“And since there is still a good amount of water to cross, ‘Ads’ is probably in Goldy’s shoes.”
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With victories over Port and Fremantle in Perth to close off the season, the Pies can guarantee a spot in the top four.
Before the finals, defenseman Flynn Appleby will also try to recover from a hamstring ailment.
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