Injury List

Injury Update Monday, June 26, 2017			2017 AFL Round 15 COLLINGWOOD v HAWTHORN Time & Place: Sunday July 2, 3:20pm EST MCG TV: 7mate / Fox Sports 3:00pm EST Weather: Min 7 Max 14 Chance of rain 70%: 1-5mm Wind: NNE 17kph Betting: Collingwood $1.80 Hawthorn $2.02
Player	Injury	Status
Jamie Elliott	Ankle	TBC
Daniel Wells	Calf	2 weeks
Travis Varcoe	Hamstring	Test
Ben Sinclair	Hamstring	3 weeks
Adam Oxley	Hip / Groin	9 weeks

Herald Sun ON THE BLOCK: Nathan Buckley hinted there would be changes ahead of the clash with Hawthorn, particularly with the forward set-up. Ben Crocker has kicked a goal in each of his three games this year, but needs to do more to keep his place. James Aish has made a courageous comeback from injury but must start getting his hands on the ball more often. Callum Brown has a big future and with more game time will continue to get better for his experiences. ON THE CUSP: Jamie Elliott is more unlikely than likely for this week, but Travis Varcoe remains a chance to return. Mason Cox will once more come under strong consideration after kicking six goals in a strong best afield performance for the VFL side on Saturday. He combined well with Chris Mayne (five goals) and Kayle Kirby (three goals), along with backman-turned-forward Lachlan Keeffe (two goals). Matt Scharenberg could be back in the seniors next week after a good VFL effort. GLENN McFARLANE'S FORECAST: Saturday's loss to Port Adelaide was disappointing after what had been a solid six weeks. At no stage of the game were they seriously in the contest, with Buckley admitting they appeared to be "bullied" by the bigger and stronger Power outfit. The forward line was ineffectual and needs some restructuring. Darcy Moore needs some assistance up there, and this might mean Ben Reid has to spend more time in attack than defence. The team's overall use of the ball is still a concern, and that doesn't help the forward entry. The Magpies need a big win against Hawthorn next Sunday to keep their faint finals hopes alive.