Nick Daicos has been added to Collingwood’s growing list of injury concerns, undergoing scans on a sore foot after the win over West Coast.
The Magpies celebrated Scott Pendlebury’s record-breaking appearance with a hard-fought 10-point victory at the MCG on Saturday.
But Jamie Elliott’s suspected serious knee injury, coupled with setbacks for Darcy Moore (hamstring) and Will Hayes (dislocated shoulder), took some shine off the celebration.
Daicos was best afield for Collingwood with 34 disposals and three crucial goals, but will be a close watch ahead of their clash with the Western Buldogs at Marvel Stadium on Saturday night.
“I just had, I think, my foot stomped on,” Daicos told the Seven Network on Sunday.
“So just making sure there’s nothing wrong with it, but it feels good, so (it’s) just precautionary.”
After his side’s win on Saturday night, Collingwood coach Craig McRae feared Hayes was set for a lengthy stint on the sidelines.
Moore, meanwhile, has managed just four games this season because of calf and hamstring concerns, and is set for another period out of action.
The Pies’ captain said he was “a bit sore” on Sunday as he headed for scans.
“It’s definitely frustrating,” Moore said.
“You put a lot of work in and you probably put in three times as much work in when you’re injured than when you’re healthy.
McRae was “hopeful” Elliott had avoided major damage but signs weren’t good when the small forward landed awkwardly on his left leg.
Elliott immediately grabbed for the knee as he crumpled to the turf and was taken from the field on a stretcher.
“It’s a little bit tender now,” the 33-year-old said.
“Pain relief wore off pretty quick last night. I think pain’s a good thing, so we’ll see what the scans say.”
