Pies’ injury blow on eve of season

The hard-running 24-year-old damage his left shoulder in the course of the closing quarter of Collingwood’s apply match towards Hawthorn in Launceston on Thursday, and underwent surgical procedure on Monday.

Lipinski had the identical shoulder reconstructed in October after it had troubled him all through final season, with the newest setback a irritating blow after a breakout marketing campaign with the Magpies.

The 190cm on-baller performed all 25 video games final yr, recording a team-high 22 objective assists and averaging 22 disposals as he completed sixth within the Copeland Trophy.

It was vindication for Lipinski’s transfer to Collingwood from the Western Bulldogs, the place he had solely managed 56 video games in 5 seasons after being drafted with choose 28 in 2016.

Collingwood soccer boss Graham Wright stated the Magpies hoped to see Lipinski return after the mid-season bye.

“We are disappointed for Pat who has undergone his second shoulder surgery in six months,” Wright stated.

“The expectation is that he will be out of the selection frame until the after the mid-season bye.

“In the meantime, his welfare remains paramount and we will continue to support Pat as he begins his rehab.”

Josh Carmichael, Trent Bianco or Finlay Macrae is prone to see considerably extra time within the senior aspect in the course of the first half of the season because of Lipinski’s absence.

In higher news for Collingwood, De Goey escaped his quotation for a harmful deal with on Hawthorn ruck Lloyd Meek with a $3000 positive, which may be decreased to $2000 with an early responsible plea.

Richmond veteran Trent Cotchin additionally dodged a ban after showing to drop his forearm into James Harmes in the course of the third quarter of the Tigers’ apply match towards Melbourne.

Cotchin was fined $1500, which may fall to $1000 with an early plea.