A bye within the VFL is anticipated to pressure Collingwood ruckman Brodie Grundy to overlook one other week of soccer, with the Magpies all however sure to withstand the temptation of choosing him to play towards Essendon on the MCG on Sunday.
The Magpies ruckman has recovered from the PCL harm that has saved him out since Anzac Day and ideally would have performed restricted recreation time within the VFL this week if Collingwood didn’t have a bye.
Collingwood’s Brodie Grundy won’t play this weekend as a result of the Pies have a bye within the VFL.Credit score:Getty Pictures
With Darcy Cameron and Mason Cox performing properly as a partnership in Grundy’s absence, the Magpies have the chance to be cautious in planning for his return slightly than dashing him straight into the AFL as might have occurred in earlier seasons.
The Magpies have received 9 of the 11 video games Grundy has missed with the not too long ago re-signed Cameron a revelation and Cox exhibiting a few of the greatest type of his profession, together with a best-on-ground efficiency towards Melbourne on Queen’s Birthday.
Grundy nonetheless has 5 years remaining on a seven-year deal that began in 2021, however his future is being mentioned and several other golf equipment are conscious he’ll doubtlessly be accessible for commerce on the finish of the season.
The Giants have been linked to the All-Australian and a supply with data of the scenario stated their record boss Jason McCartney caught up with Grundy’s administration whereas in Melbourne on Wednesday. Grundy’s administration additionally takes care of GWS midfielders Jacob Hopper and Tanner Bruhn. Grundy would want to comply with any transfer for it to occur.
Defender Isaac Quaynor will return after lacking spherical 18 via COVID-19 whereas Taylor Adams shall be assessed after lacking one week with concussion. He’s anticipated to be accessible.
Jordan De Goey is anticipated to be accessible the next week for the match towards Port Adelaide however the anticipated return of Quaynor and Adams creates choice complications on the Magpies as Trent Bianco was glorious on the wing whereas Josh Carmichael and Trey Ruscoe performed their roles properly.
