Collingwood superstar Nick Daicos on modified training program due to foot injury
Collingwood superstar Nick Daicos has been put on a modified training program due to a foot injury.
7NEWS chief AFL reporter Mitch Cleary revealed the 22-year-old is dealing with plantar fasciitis and was reduced to riding the stationary bike at training on Friday.
“It’ll be one to watch and see how he recovers in the coming weeks,” Cleary added.
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By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.The injury revelation comes less than two months before the Magpies’ first game of the AFL season.
Daicos watched on during a physical session that was highlighted by a bit of a push and shove between Dan McStay and Tom Jiath, which you can see in the video player at the top of the page.
Isaac Quaynor returned from the Christmas break in top condition, winning the yo-yo endurance test.
Collingwood are looking to bounce back from last year’s disappointing season where they missed the finals.
They begin their season with a tough trip to Sydney to take on the Giants on March 9.
