Collingwood vice-captain Taylor Adams is set to miss up to 10 weeks with an MCL strain.
The Magpies confirmed the star midfielder's lengthy layoff in a statement on Monday afternoon in a major blow for the club.
He will meet with a surgeon to determine if surgery is required.
โ(Taylor Adams) has a high-level MCL strain and that will keep him out of action for a 10-week timeline,โ Collingwood Strength and Conditioning Manager Kevin White told the clubโs website.
โItโs really disappointing for Taylor and heโll meet a surgeon today to assess whether he goes under the knife, but regardless heโll be looking at around a 10 week return to pay timeline.โ
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However, according to AFL journalist, Adams' season is in jeopardy and 10 weeks is a best case scenario.
Taylor Adams season is essentially in jeopardy. Best case now 10 weeks. I spoke to the pies star this morning, see @7NewsMelbourne
tonight— Tom Browne (@TomBrowne7) April 12, 2021
In more positive news for the Pies, Steele Sidebottom (thumb) and Jordan De Goey (shoulder) have been cleared of injury and will be fit to play this weekend.
The Magpies make the trip to Perth to face West Coast this Friday night at 8.10pm (AEST) in a must-win clash for Nathan Buckley's men.
Taylor Adams will miss up to 10 weeks with a high level MCL strain, while De Goey, Sidebottom and Murphy are available for selection.
Full injury report ahead of the Eagles here. pic.twitter.com/9xoCzLbXnK
— Collingwood FC (@CollingwoodFC) April 12, 2021
