Collingwood has lost star midfielder Jordan De Goey ahead of Sunday’s blockbuster clash against Sydney.
The Magpies confirmed the late change an hour before the clash at the SCG with De Goey suffering a hip flexor injury.
Trent Bianco has been upgraded to the starting 22 as his replacement while Callum Brown will line up as the medical sub.
LATE CHANGE: Trent Bianco in for Jordan De Goey (hip flexor).
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Cal Brown is our medical sub.
The blow comes at an innoportune time for the Magpies as De Goey has starred in the club’s last two wins against Melbourne and Port Adelaide.
Collingwood are now without arguably their three best clearance players for the clash with Taylor Adams and Brodie Grundy also sidelined.
The Magpies require one win from their remaining two games to secure a top-four spot.
The bounce for Sunday’s game is set for 3:20 pm (AEST).