Collingwood’s Executive General Manager of Women’s Football Jess Burger has provided an injury and health update ahead of the Pies’ Round 5 match against the Gold Coast SUNS on Saturday afternoon.
ASSESS:
The following players will be assessed later this week to determine their availability for this weekend’s game.
Ash Centra and Jemma Rigoni
Ash Centra and Jemma Rigoni were withdrawn from the Pies’ Round 4 clash against Carlton due to shin awareness.
Mattea Breed
Mattea Breed has returned to running this week after recovering from an appendectomy.
Sarah Rowe
Sarah Rowe experienced groin soreness last week, resulting in her being managed ahead of the Pies’ Round 4 match against Carlton.
Amy Smith
Amy Smith will return to main training this week after sustaining a minor calf strain in Round 15 in the VFLW.
UNAVAILABLE:
Imogen Barnett
Imogen Barnett has commenced her rehabilitation for an Achilles injury. A timeline on her return will be shared in due course.
Lauren Butler
Scans have revealed that Lauren Butler has sustained a calf injury to her right leg – the opposite leg to her previous injury.
She is expected to return to football in two to four weeks.
Kellyann Hogan
Kellyann Hogan experienced hamstring awareness last week, resulting in her missing the Round 4 match against Carlton.
Scans have revealed a hamstring injury that will see her spend a period of time in rehabilitation with an expected timeline of two to four weeks.
Maisie Nankivell
Maisie Nankivell continues her ongoing rehabilitation for her hamstring injury. She is expected to return to football in five to seven weeks.
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