Collingwood insist star recruit Daniel Wells remains on track for the AFL season despite suffering more calf problems.
Wells was scheduled to play three quarters in a VFL intra-club match on Wednesday night but copped a kick to the calf and was pulled from the ground at halftime.
More AFL Real Footy Videos
- Video duration
- 01:33
AFLW plays of the round
AFLW plays of the round
Jen McCormick snaps a ripper as Adelaide see off the Doggies, Mo Hope kicks her first but the Dees take the points, the Blues yet to be beaten and Tayla Harris will be a superstar.
Up Next
Kade Stewart wins it for the Hawks
- Video duration
- 01:30
- Video duration
- 01:30
Kade Stewart wins it for the Hawks
Kade Stewart wins it for the Hawks
After falling 41 points behind, Geelong came back in the third quarter only for Kade Stewart to grab a game deciding goal to win it by 4 points.
Up Next
Nat Fyfe plans as Freo captain
- Video duration
- 01:22
- Video duration
- 01:22
Nat Fyfe plans as Freo captain
Nat Fyfe plans as Freo captain
Fremantle Dockers new captain Nat Fyfe opens up on his plans as the club's new skipper for the 2017 AFL season.
Up Next
AFLW Plays of Round One
- Video duration
- 01:34
- Video duration
- 01:34
AFLW Plays of Round One
AFLW Plays of Round One
The most stunning plays from round one of the AFLW.
Up Next
Home invasion leaves Essendon players shaken
- Video duration
- 01:40
- Video duration
- 01:40
Home invasion leaves Essendon players ...
Home invasion leaves Essendon players shaken
Young Essendon footballers become the latest victims of a terrifying home invasion after the house they share in Maribyrnong was targeted by a gang of thugs.
Up Next
Packed Princes Park watches Carlton take debut win
- Video duration
- 00:52
- Video duration
- 00:52
Packed Princes Park watches Carlton take ...
Packed Princes Park watches Carlton take debut win
Four goals from Darcy Vescio helped the Blues to victory over Collingwood after a lock out at Princes Park for the first ever AFLW match.
AFLW plays of the round
Jen McCormick snaps a ripper as Adelaide see off the Doggies, Mo Hope kicks her first but the Dees take the points, the Blues yet to be beaten and Tayla Harris will be a superstar.
The 32-year-old's pre-season had already been disrupted by his persistent calf issues but Magpies coach Nathan Buckley says the latest niggle is no cause for concern.
"He's good," Buckley said after Collingwood's opening pre-season win over Essendon on Thursday night.
Related Content
"We didn't take any risks and pulled him after two quarters but he'll train this week and continue his step up in work rate and load."
The former North Melbourne midfielder played 19 games last season but lower-leg issues restricted him to just 12 matches over the previous two years.
Wells had not been expected to play against Essendon but last week declared he intended to play in at least one of the two remaining pre-season games.
Collingwood have a fortnight off before travelling to Western Australia to face Fremantle but it is unclear whether Wells will be fit for that clash or their game against Richmond on March 11.
The Magpies are set to welcome back skipper Scott Pendlebury and midfield ace Adam Treloar as they prepare for the season proper.
"The players that were rested for this game will play in the next two," Buckley said.
"If there's anyone else we need to manage, we will. But it's pretty much trying to get our best mix together, build the chemistry and continue to build momentum."
AAP