Collingwood coach Craig McRae has confirmed that Brodie Grundy won't feature at AFL level after suffering an injury setback, but is still hopeful the ruckman will get to play VFL football this weekend.
Grundy hasn't played a senior game for the Magpies since ANZAC Day when he suffered a PCL injury, but made a successful return in the VFL last weekend.
McRae confirmed that the 28-year-old suffered ankle soreness throughout his return match, but has been able to train.
โHe played on the weekend, and I was rapt that he got through the game. We havenโt shied away thinking that he needed a bit of a hit-out before AFL opportunity,โ McRae said on SENโs The Run Home.
โUnfortunately, he pulled up a little bit sore. He trained yesterday and he got through the session, but heโs still a little bit sore.
โWe wonโt play him in the AFL this week, weโre hoping he gets up by the end of the week to play VFL again, but it might be just a wait and see at the moment.
โHe was a little bit sore yesterday post training.โ
โHeโs having some awareness in the ankle during training and then it settles down a bit and then when he gets up to perform again thereโs a little bit in it still.
โWeโre just going to have to wait and see. Heโs going to get some more treatment today and then see if he can train tomorrow and see where weโre at.โ
Grundy has managed just six matches for the Pies this year, but looms as a possible inclusion for Collingwood's finals campaign once healthy. The dual All Australian has been linked to an off-season departure from the club throughout his time off the field, despite being contracted until the end of 2027.
