Collingwood has ruled out ruckman Darcy Cameron for Friday's battle with former teammate and Sydney gun Brodie Grundy.

Cameron failed to pass a fitness test on Wednesday with a low-grade injured ankle, one he hurt against Hawthorn in Round 8.

The reigning Copeland Trophy winner hurt it again when facing Geelong last week, forcing him to come from the ground late in the match.

It won't be the only change for Craig McRae, with half forward Patrick Lipinski ruled out with concussion after he sustained a head knock in the final term against Geelong last week.

Veteran Scott Pendlebury will also be managed for the trip to face the Swans ahead of his V/AFL record-breaking match the following week in front of the home crowd at the MCG against West Coast.

More to come.

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