Collingwood Welcomes Back Jordan De Goey, Lachie Schultz Out

Collingwood midfielder Jordan De Goey will return for their match against Gold Coast on Saturday. However, recruit Lachie Schultz has been ruled out, and Isaac Quaynor's participation is uncertain.

Player Updates

Jordan De Goey:

Injury: Groin strain and abdominal tear
Last Played: Round 10 against Adelaide
Status: Returning to play

Lachie Schultz:

Injury: Gastro
Status: Ruled out

Isaac Quaynor:

Condition: "Man flu"
Status: Doubtful, but progressing well

Additional Players

Returning:

Scott Pendlebury: Veteran
Brody Mihocek: Key forward

Potential Inclusion:

Joe Richards: Trained fully after recovering from a fractured foot

Quotes from Coach Craig McRae

On Schultz: "Lachie Schultz won't play. He has had gastro pretty bad this week, so he is just not going to get up to play."
On Quaynor: "Quaynor has the man flu. He is progressing well, so we are anticipating he plays this weekend."
On Richards: "Joey has come fast. He literally was three or four weeks away and we didn't think he would come on this quick. He has trained really well and put his hand up, so it will be an interesting conversation."

Nick Daicos' Endurance Goals

Nick Daicos aims to match Errol Gulden’s playing time, aspiring to play 100% of game time. Daicos has played 93% in the win over North Melbourne and aims to increase his time on the field.

Dan McStay's Progress

Dan McStay completed another full training session and is preparing to return next month after tearing his ACL last year. Coach McRae mentioned McStay as a potential late-season wildcard.

Summary Table

Player	Status	Injury/Condition	Expected Return
Jordan De Goey	Returning	Groin/Abdominal Tear	Round 16 vs. Gold Coast
Lachie Schultz	Ruled Out	Gastro	TBD
Isaac Quaynor	Doubtful	Man Flu	Probable for Round 16
Scott Pendlebury	Returning	N/A	Round 16 vs. Gold Coast
Brody Mihocek	Returning	N/A	Round 16 vs. Gold Coast
Joe Richards	Training Fully	Fractured Foot	Possible Round 16
Dan McStay	Training Fully	ACL Tear	Next Month

Collingwood is set to regain key players for their upcoming match against Gold Coast, with Jordan De Goey, Scott Pendlebury, and Brody Mihocek back in the lineup. However, Lachie Schultz is sidelined due to illness, and Isaac Quaynor’s status remains uncertain. The team is optimistic about Joe Richards' and Dan McStay's progress as they prepare for the remainder of the season.