Injury-plagued Reid listed for the Pies this weekend
Injury-plagued Collingwood star Ben Reid is finally back, picked for Saturday’s must-win AFL match against Carlton.
It will be Reid’s 100th game and his first senior appearance this season.
The Blues have also dropped Chris Yarran, Troy Menzel and Jason Tutt for the MCG match.
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There is speculation Richmond star Brett Deledio could be a late withdrawal from Friday night’s game against the Crows at Adelaide Oval because of illness.
Ruckman Shaun Hampson will return for the Tigers.
Sydney star Adam Goodes is back for Saturday night’s Simonds Stadium game against Geelong, but they have lost Lance Franklin with a back injury.
The Cats’ changes include the return of veteran Mathew Stokes.
West Coast’s massive home game on Saturday night against Hawthorn will feature the return of key defender Jeremy McGovern from a hamstring injury.
Western Bulldogs captain Robert Murphy has soreness and is a big omission for Saturday’s Etihad Stadium match against Port Adelaide.
Earlier on Thursday, Fremantle ruled out star midfielder Nat Fyfe for Sunday’s game against Fremantle as he recovers from a groin injury.