Collingwood forward Jamie Elliot’s playing future is uncertain as he continues to deal with a vascular issue that has kept him off the field since Round 8. Despite the club initially downplaying the severity of the injury, Channel 9’s Tom Morris reports that the situation is more serious than first believed.
“Collingwood are keeping details about Jamie Elliott’s condition very private,” Morris stated on Footy Furnace. “There are doubts among those close to Elliott about whether he’ll be able to return to football in the short-term, mid-term, or even at all. Although he’s contracted until the end of next year, this vascular issue raises significant concerns.”
Elliott, who has faced numerous injuries since joining the Pies in 2012, has been a consistent performer on the field, particularly in the past two years. This season, the 31-year-old has scored 14 goals in eight games, making him the third highest scorer for the Magpies. Despite earlier expectations of a return within a few weeks, his timeline for recovery is now indefinite, posing a significant concern for the team.
