Collingwood coach Craig McRae dared Port Adelaide to tag younger celebrity Nick Daicos as he confirmed key defender Billy Frampton would debut in opposition to his previous facet on Saturday.
Frampton, who performed three video games throughout 5 years at Port Adelaide, will substitute the injured Jeremy Howe and McRae stated he was “excited to see what he can do” having transferred to the membership within the low season.
Frampton, 26, additionally performed 21 video games throughout three seasons on the Adelaide Crows and final yr transitioned from a ruckman and key ahead right into a key defender, which prompted the Magpies to recruit him.
“We recruited Billy for a reason,” McRae stated on Thursday.
“If you go back to our practice games, he played on (Harry) McKay against Carlton and Howey (Howe) and (Brayden) Maynard were our best players. It allowed those guys to get a different match-up.
“Then against Hawthorn he played on a key match-up and then Darcy Moore is our best player. He has that ability to take a key target away and allow others to get to work. I’m excited to see what he can do.”
After a shocking 35-disposal recreation in Collingwood’s spherical 1 win over reigning premiers Geelong, 2022 Rising Star winner Daicos is ready to come back in for some consideration in opposition to Port.
McRae stated the 20-year-old ought to anticipate it as a result of it’s what he’d do if he needed to cease Daicos.
“If I‘m the opposition I would tag Nick. Yeah, I would. He is a weapon,” McRae said.
“You‘ve got to take something away from the opposition. I would be looking to tag him.”
Collingwood vice-captain Taylor Adams has been cleared to play after copping a knock against Geelong.
“One thing I noticed earlier in the week post this game is a lot of bruises on knees and shins and quads that they didn’t have leading into the game.,” McRae said.
“We’ll simply handle these issues like each week.”
Will Hoskin-Elliott left coaching early on Thursday for a private matter however will probably be obtainable for choice.
Originally printed as Collingwood recruit Billy Frampton to play first recreation for membership in opposition to Port Adelaide
Source: www.dailytelegraph.com.au
