Collingwood captain Darcy Moore has endured another setback in a challenging season, suffering a hamstring injury during the first half of the match against West Coast. The premiership defender went down at a boundary throw-in while surprisingly taking on ruck duties.
Fourth appearance of the season
Saturday's clash with the Eagles was only Moore's fourth game of the season, following previous soft-tissue issues and a concussion. His latest injury was described as 'another cruel blow' by Fox Sports commentator Kath Loughnan.
Questions over ruck role
David King raised concerns about Moore's move into the ruck before he was ruled out for the remainder of the game. 'I think it'll be a story — should he be playing ruck?' King said. 'We haven't seen him in the ruck — I can't remember seeing him in the ruck for some time.' Moore last played a part-time ruck role back in 2017.
At half-time, Collingwood held a slender 10-point lead over an improving West Coast side. Record-breaker Scott Pendlebury had just two kicks and seven handballs in the opening two quarters, while Nick Daicos led the way with 21 disposals, one goal, and a goal assist.
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