Collingwood have suffered a blow a fortnight out from the AFL season, with ahead Patrick Lipinski dislocating his troublesome left shoulder of their apply hit-out towards Hawthorn.
Lipinski left the sector clutching his shoulder, which was already closely strapped, after finishing a deal with within the fourth quarter in Launceston on Thursday evening.
The 24-year-old has beforehand had points with the shoulder, and underwent a reconstruction final 12 months after carrying the harm within the latter a part of the season.
The membership confirmed post-match Lipinski suffered a dislocation and can endure an MRI.
“He’s a great young man, so we cross our fingers it is on the lighter side,” Collingwood assistant coach Brendon Bolton mentioned.
Collingwood, final 12 months’s preliminary finalists, meet reigning premiers Geelong in an enormous round-one conflict on March 17.
Lipinski had earlier booted two targets for the Magpies, who held on for a 15.16 (106) to 14.16 (100) victory towards a plucky younger Hawks outfit.
Jordan De Goey dominated with a game-high 31 disposals and three aim assists, however may face match assessment officer scrutiny for a throw deal with within the final quarter.
De Goey linked with ex-Hawk Tom Mitchell properly by the midfield, whereas former Brisbane Lions ruck-forward Daniel McStay kicked two first-quarter targets.
Another low season addition, former Giant Bobby Hill, supplied some good touches, together with a dash down the wing to arrange Brody Mihocek within the second quarter.
Hawthorn draftee Cam Mackenzie had an attention-grabbing efficiency, choosing up 24 disposals, one aim and two assists.
“He’s a great kid. Provides a lot of energy. Can use the ball really well. He shows real poise and is able to scan and find targets,” Hawthorn assistant coach Chris Newman mentioned.
The 19-year-old – choose No.7 within the 2022 draft – supplied a pinpoint kick inside 50 within the third time period for Fergus Greene, who topped the aim depend with three.
Greene hasn’t performed within the AFL since 2018 however may very well be a priceless addition for the Hawks, who meet Essendon in spherical one.
Changkuoth Jiath had some stable moments in defence for Hawthorn in his first pre-season look.
Collingwood got here flying out of the blocks with three straight targets however could not shake a dogged Hawthorn, who’re coming into a brand new period with out the likes of Mitchell, Jaeger O’Meara and Jack Gunston.
The Hawks have been behind 37-30 on the first break regardless of trailing inside 50s 20-10.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
