Training Training updates 2026.

[Doc1763]

FFS!!

 

[Harry O]

One downside to our great fans reporting on training - makes it very easy for the journos and their injury reports
Would be similar injuries at other clubs not rating a mention in the media

 

[JoinDate]

One downside to our great fans reporting on training - makes it very easy for the journos and their injury reports
Would be similar injuries at other clubs not rating a mention in the media

Other clubs also don't generate the engagement Collingwood does.

 

[manicpie]

Other clubs also don't generate the engagement Collingwood does.

There's been plenty of injuries at other clubs. We've only had minor injuries thankfully

 

[Kes1984]

So at this point, who ISN’T injured??

 

[Harry O]

So at this point, who ISN’T injured??

Nick D…..oh wait on

 

[JoinDate]

So at this point, who ISN’T injured??

Most of the list.

 

[windchimes]

Whilst not ideal for their individual pre-season preperations, these three injuries seem fairly minor in scope and in all likelihood are not going to threaten their opening round chances.

'Horror week for the football club' is some absurd media hyperbole so I'd be keeping our jets cool for now.

 

[Sea fog]

FFS!!

So if he has endured it, does this mean is has already over it?

 

[JLC]

Is this anyway linked to players having such a big break in the off season?

The AFLPA has a fair bit to answer for.

 

[BillyElliott]

Is this anyway linked to players having such a big break in the off season?

The AFLPA has a fair bit to answer for.

I was reading something the other day where a few footy strength & conditioning coaches said the first week back after the Xmas break seems to be where most pre-season injuries occur, particularly lower limbs.

 

[watt price tully]

Thank you to Jen, City Slicker and Sea-Fog (and others) for your reports ( let alone commitment). I really enjoy the reports.

 

[Mick F]

Thank you to Jen, City Slicker and Sea-Fog (and others) for your reports ( let alone commitment). I really enjoy the reports.

individual assessments

 

[watt price tully]

With Bobby's leave of absence open ended with no fixed date for return, it can't be taken for granted that Bobby will play, much as we want him back.

Sadly granniewolf, I share a similar view. Would love to be wrong though.

 

[JLC]

I was reading something the other day where a few footy strength & conditioning coaches said the first week back after the Xmas break seems to be where most pre-season injuries occur, particularly lower limbs.

Do the players still get work out programs for them to complete while away from the club?

Or is that a no no now a days?

 

[legendstatus]

Let’s see if I have this right

IQ
Howe
Houston
Hill ( I know )
Moore
McCreery
McStay
Daicos x2 coming off something

All soft tissues?

It’s not the minor injuries that worry me, just the delay in training and conditioning leading up to the Saints

 

[BillyElliott]

Do the players still get work out programs for them to complete while away from the club?

Or is that a no no now a days?

No clue. Maybe the younger ones get more specific programs & areas to work on.

But you'd like to think most professional elite athletes keep themselves fit during the break & know what's required.

 

[Jen2310]

 

[BillyElliott]

Let’s see if I have this right

IQ
Howe
Houston
Hill ( I know )
Moore
McCreery
McStay
Daicos x2 coming off something

All soft tissues?

It’s not the minor injuries that worry me, just the delay in training and conditioning leading up to the Saints

McCreery would be recovery from his foot surgery, wouldn't it?

And I think Nick was only training away from the group one session because he was ill, wasn't he?

 

[Peters_Nuts]

Let’s see if I have this right

IQ
Howe
Houston
Hill ( I know )
Moore
McCreery
McStay
Daicos x2 coming off something

All soft tissues?

It’s not the minor injuries that worry me, just the delay in training and conditioning leading up to the Saints

Majority are short term and will have over a month to get ready for the Saints. Most were also training before Xmas and over the break so could be A LOT worse.

Beau is the biggest concern of that lot (outside of Bobby)

 

[Thinking Magpie]

I wonder if the number of injuries is related to the fact that we need to start our season earlier than most and they are pushing the players to be fit enough as such as early stage in the year...? By ramping up the program so quickly they are inadvertently triggering these injury niggles..?? I have a lot of respect for Wade and the fitness team and I am sure they will quickly re-calibrate the training loads, recovery time etc etc so we are ready when needed.

 

[BillyElliott]

I wonder if the number of injuries is related to the fact that we need to start our season earlier than most and they are pushing the players to be fit enough as such as early stage in the year...? By ramping up the program so quickly they are inadvertently triggering these injury niggles..?? I have a lot of respect for Wade and the fitness team and I am sure they will quickly re-calibrate the training loads, recovery time etc etc so we are ready when needed.

Players from all clubs have had pre-season injuries. It's not restricted to Collingwood.

 

[Thinking Magpie]

Players from all clubs have had pre-season injuries. It's not restricted to Collingwood.

Yes, you are right... I have just seen the list of injuries across the league (that are confirmed) and are clubs racing against the clock given practice matches commence in late February which are a mere 5 weeks away?

The season will be on us really quickly.

Go Pies..;-)

 

[BillyElliott]

Yes, you are right... I have just seen the list of injuries across the league (that are confirmed) and are clubs racing against the clock given practice matches commence in late February which are a mere 5 weeks away?

The season will be on us really quickly.

Go Pies..;-)

Seems to be a fairly common occurrence in the week back after the Xmas break.

I recall similar last year too.

Every year it's questioned whether players have too much time off & whether this is why so many injuries occur early in the new year.

 

[LuckyLee]

Sadly, McStay, Moore and Howe all have histories where seasons were significantly disrupted by repeated minor injuries. Unfortunately for those guys, it’s rarely a case of one and done.

The upside from a development point of view is that Buller, West, McInnes and maybe even Smit will get plenty of opportunities - but that won’t help us win matches this year.

A 9th-14th place finish seems most likely to me now but I’m looking forward to seeing some fresh faces as we transition our list.