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.
“(Taylor Adams) has a high-level MCL strain and that will keep him out of action for a 10-week timeline,” Collingwood Strength and Conditioning Manager Kevin White told the club’s website.
“It’s really disappointing for Taylor and he’ll meet a surgeon today to assess whether he goes under the knife, but regardless he’ll be looking at around a 10 week return to pay timeline.”
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However, according to AFL journalist, Adams' season is in jeopardy and 10 weeks is a best case scenario.
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.
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