Houston, Hill, and Howe Out for Fremantle Clash, McCreery Returns

Dan Houston, a recent recruit for Collingwood, will be sidelined for the next two weeks due to a mild abdominal strain sustained during the match against Gold Coast last Friday. Scans confirmed the injury, preventing him from playing against Fremantle and Richmond.

Bobby Hill will miss his fourth consecutive game. He has been dealing with personal matters and illness. Collingwood's high performance boss, Jarrod Wade, stated that Hill has returned to training, with the focus on him resuming full training before a return timeline is determined.

Adding to Collingwood's injury woes, veteran Jeremy Howe will also be absent for two weeks due to an adductor strain suffered against Gold Coast, leaving a gap in the team's defense. However, there is positive news as forward Beau McCreery is expected to return against Fremantle after recovering from a hamstring injury that kept him out of the last three matches.

Jordan De Goey, a premiership star, is expected to complete concussion protocols in the coming days after an incident during training. However, he will undergo a two-week training period before being considered for selection. De Goey has played only five games this season, with his last appearance being in round eight against Geelong.

Despite the absence of several key players, Collingwood remains confident. In round nine, the team, despite being undermanned, secured a 14-point victory against Fremantle at Perth Stadium.