Collingwood captain Darcy Moore may miss the remainder of the 2026 season after re-injuring his hamstring earlier in the week.
Moore has battled with soft-tissue injuries all year, and recently returned from a trip to the United States in a bid to rectify his problems.
However, when re-integrating into training at the club, he was downed by the recurring injury.
"I'm disappointed to be missing the remainder of the season after what's already been a challenging year for me personally, not being able to consistently get out on the field and contribute to the team," Moore said.
"While I'm gutted that my 2026 season has come to an early end, I'll continue working closely with our high-performance team and put everything into my rehabilitation to ensure I'm ready for the start of pre-season."
“I also want to thank the fans in the Magpie Army for their support and well wishes over this time. Injuries are never easy but having the passionate support of so many of you makes the recovery and return much easier.”
Pies Executive General Manager of Football Charlie Gardiner said the skipper will undergo surgery soon.
"Darcy has unfortunately sustained a hamstring injury in the same right leg as his previous injury, which is incredibly disappointing for both Darcy and the Club," Gardiner said.
"Darcy will undergo surgery before commencing his rehabilitation program, with the goal of being ready for the start of pre-season.
"Although Darcy has had a challenging year individually and won't play again this season, he'll continue to play an important leadership role, driving performance and supporting our players and coaches over the coming weeks."
Moore has played four games this season, but has failed to finish three of them.
