Scans have confirmed Magpies hardnut Taylor Adams has a hamstring strain, and will miss next weekend’s preliminary final, coming as Nick Daicos appears an automatic inclusion.
Collingwood midfielder Taylor Adams has endured more September heartbreak, this time ruled out of the Magpies’ preliminary final because of a hamstring strain., clutching his left hamstring, and leaving the field early.
Heartbreak: A dejected Taylor Adams leaves training on Friday. He will miss the preliminary final because of injury.Magpies football department boss Graham Wright confirmed on Saturday that the robust onballer will sit out next weekend. “It’s unfortunate to confirm that Taylor Adams has sustained a low-grade hamstring strain during our training session held yesterday evening,” Wright said.“Taylor has been an integral part of our midfield this season, and while it’s disappointing for him and the team that he won’t be available for the upcoming preliminary final, the positive is that it is only a minor strain.
“Our medical staff are working closely with Taylor who will immediately commence rehabilitation on his left hamstring.” As the injury is on the “minor” scale, the Magpies will hope Adams could return for the grand final – should they make it.LoadingWhile Adams will miss, star midfielder Nick Daicos is expected to return from a knee injury for his first match sinceDarcy Moore, nursing a hand tendon injury, trained on Friday and is expected to play. The Magpies skipper wore a light bandage through the session.