Collingwood forward Tim Broomhead has suffered a suspected broken leg in the opening quarter of the Pies' clash with GWS at the MCG on Saturday afternoon.

The 24-year-old was tracking the ball and running towards goal, and threw his body at the ball in an attempt to help the ball through the goal.

Broomhead kicked the post and immediately felt for his leg, staying down after the incident.

The stretcher took Broomhead off the field to an applause from the crowd.