Collingwood defender Darcy Moore is likely to miss the remainder of the 2021 season due to a knee injury.

The 25 year-old All-Australian injured the posterior cruciate ligament in his right knee in the last minutes of Monday’s match against Melbourne at the SCG.

After consultation with specialists in Melbourne today, it has been agreed that Moore will have his leg braced for at least six weeks and, therefore, is likely to miss the remaining nine matches of Collingwood’s 2021 campaign.

“It is obviously disappointing for everyone. For Darcy, who had been enjoying another fine season, and for the team which is now without one of the game’s best defenders,” Collingwood GM of Football, Graham Wright, said.

 “We know Darcy will be dedicated in his approach to his rehabilitation and will continue to help the group as one of our emerging leaders but there is no sugar-coating the disappointment of his loss. Especially, with Jeremy Howe also missing from our backs group.

“That said, AFL football is a game of squads. We have some young backs who will now get their chance.”

While the club is on leave there will be no further comment.