Defender out for season, midfielder added to injury list

Collingwood’s Head of High Performance Jarrod Wade has provided an injury and health update ahead of Collingwood’s Round 22 match against the West Coast Eagles at Optus Stadium on Sunday afternoon.  

Assess: 

Jordan De Goey 

Jordan De Goey had glute soreness following Thursday’s game against Geelong. His availability for Round 22 will be assessed following main training on Thursday. 

New updates:  

Joel Cochran 

Joel Cochran sustained a concussion in Friday’s VFL game against Geelong. He has now entered protocols. 

Tew Jiath 

Tew Jiath sustained a moderate grade hamstring in the warm-up of VFL on Friday against Geelong. This is a six-to-eight-week injury, ruling Jiath out of the remainder of the season.

Pat Lipinski 

Pat Lipinski had some calf soreness following Thursday night’s game against Geelong. Scans have confirmed a minor calf strain and he is expected to be available for selection in two to three weeks.   

Harry Perryman 

Harry Perryman sustained a moderate grade hamstring strain in the second quarter of Thursday night’s game against Geelong. Perryman has commenced a running program and is expected to be available for selection in three to four weeks.  

Other:  

Jeremy Howe 

Following Thursday’s game against Geelong, Jeremy Howe has undergone successful surgery for a fractured arm. A timeline for his return will be communicated in due course.