Collingwood is reportedly counting the cost from their stoic victory over Fremantle after a five-day break between Rounds 8 and 9.
The Pies will already be without pressure forward Lachlan Schultz, after he suffered a nasty concussion following an incident with Dockers speedster Jordan Clark.
But throughout Thursday's 14-point victory, onlookers would see Brownlow medal fancy Nick Daicos hindered by what appeared to be a hip injury, which saw him spend more time up forward in a bid to fight through the tag.
However,ย Channel 7's Mitch Cleary revealed the Daicos also had a sore pectoral muscle. Following the win, fans could see he struggled to use his left arm and grimaced when teammates knocked it.
Some injury headaches for Collingwood out of last nightโs win v Fremantle.
Nick Daicos (pec), Jamie Elliott (abdominal) and Darcy Moore (shoulder) will undergo scans.
Adds to Lachie Schultz (concussion).Given 9-day break, availability will be assessed next week @7NewsMelbourne
— Mitch Cleary (@cleary_mitch) May 9, 2025
Captain Darcy Moore also came off second best late in the match, and clutched at his shoulder, while Cleary also revealed that matchwinner Jamie Elliott got a sore abdomen.
All three will be sent for scans ahead of the club's Round 10 clash against Adelaide at the MCG.
They will be given every chance to overcome their injury with a 9-day break between games.
The Pies rested a host of crucial stars in anticipation of the short turnaround between Geelong and Fremantle matches. Scott Pendlebury, Jordan De Goey, and Brayden Maynard are expected to be available next week.
Key forward Brody Mihocek did suffer a strain in his abdomen, but the club is hopeful he'll be cleared to play against the Crows.
Schultz will be ruled out for the Adelaide game after he entered concussion protocols, missing a mandatory 12 days of football.
"Fingers crossed Lachie's OK... My love and care for Lachie is paramount," Pies coach Craig McRae said post-game.
"His well-being is paramount. We want to protect our players. You don't like to see your players lying on the ground. You wish you could take that away.
"I just hope he's OK. I haven't had the chance to speak to him, I'm looking forward to getting out of here to make sure he's OK."
Umpires following the collision didn't stop the game, which caused both McRae and Moore to make comments toward the error, with the AFL releasing a statement on Friday.
"The play can be stopped by the umpires, who are instructed to stop play as soon as they are aware there is an injured player in the vicinity of play. In last night's match, the umpires did not see the injured player at the time, so play continued," the statement read.
"Upon review, if umpires were aware, play would have been stopped when (Nick) Daicos had possession in the middle of the ground."
Should Schultz manage to exit concussion protocols in time, he will next be available for the club's Round 11 bout with North Melbourne.
