Collingwood duo Josh Carmichael and Beau McCreery were involved in a car accident on Friday morning, the club revealed.
The pair were on their way to the airport to travel to Sydney ahead of Saturday’s Preliminary Final against the Swans when the incident occurred.
While neither of the Collingwood players sustained injuries, the club says the welfare of the pair and the other driver involves is their priority.
The Collingwood Football Club confirms players Beau McCreery and Josh Carmichael have been involved in a car accident earlier today while on their way to the airport to travel to Sydney.
“The welfare of Beau, Josh and the driver of the other vehicle remains the absolute priority,” Collingwood GM of football Graham Wright said via a statement.
“Neither Beau nor Josh sustained any injuries, and we will provide them with the support required in this situation.”
Collingwood confirmed the players will still travel to Sydney ahead of the big final.
Nine's Braden Ingram says the Magpies' charter flight was delayed after it was due to take off at 10am Friday (AEST).
McCreery has been named in the starting 22 while Carmichael – who was the medi-sub in last week’s win over Fremantle – has been named an emergency.