Collingwood midfielder Taylor Adams been dominated out of the AFL preliminary ultimate after struggling a hamstring pressure at coaching.
Magpies vice-captain Adams looms as one of many potential heartbreak tales of the finals for a second consecutive season.
He left the coaching observe early on Friday clutching his left hamstring following a collision with teammate John Noble, with scans later confirming a low-grade pressure.
The 29-year-old, whose finals collection final 12 months was ruined by a groin harm, will clearly be racing the clock to be match for the grand ultimate, if Collingwood make it.
“It’s unfortunate to confirm that Taylor Adams has sustained a low-grade hamstring strain during our training session held yesterday evening,” soccer boss Graham Wright stated in a press release on Saturday.
“Taylor has been an integral part of our midfield this season, and while it’s disappointing for him and the team that he won’t be available for the upcoming preliminary final, the positive is that it is only a minor strain.
“Our medical employees are working intently with Taylor who will instantly begin rehabilitation on his left hamstring.”
Adams has played all but one game this season – a game missed through suspension – and losing his leadership and hardness around the ball is a hefty blow to Collingwood.
The vice-captain will clearly be replaced by superstar youngster Nick Daicos, who trained fully and is due to return from his fractured knee.
Skipper Darcy Moore, who is managing a hand issue, is expected to be available after training normally on Friday with a strapped wrist.
The Magpies will play both Port Adelaide or GWS on the MCG subsequent Friday evening.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
