Nick Daicos Makes Headlines with Exciting Update as Tom Lynch Boosts Dustin Martin’s 300th AFL Game Celebration
Nick Daicos has recovered from a shin injury and is set to play for Collingwood against North Melbourne, while the return of Tom Lynch provides a timely boost for Richmond ahead of Dustin Martin’s 300th AFL match. Daicos, who exited Monday’s game against Melbourne due to injury concerns, has been cleared to join his team for Sunday’s match against the Kangaroos after passing a fitness assessment on Friday. Coach Craig McRae confirmed Daicos’ availability, praising his performance during training drills. However, Oleg Markov’s participation is uncertain due to a back issue, with Tew Jiath on standby for a potential debut.
Great news for @CollingwoodFC – Nick Daicos has passed a fitness test on his bruised shin and has been given the green light to play in Round 14. #afl #gopies
— Rory Burnside (@RoryBurnside) June 14, 2024
The club has confirmed that Nick Daicos WILL PLAY on Sunday Vs North Melbourne after overcoming an injury concern from Kings Birthday.
😤🏴🏳️🔥 pic.twitter.com/AAFcmWN9Zl— PiesNation (@PiesNation) June 14, 2024
So happy and relieved Nick Daicos has been given the green light to play. Comfortably passed his fitness test. Wouldn’t have been the worst game for him to miss but it’s Maynard’s 200th and it’s high time we caught a break after 6 weeks of bad injury news. #afl #gopies
— Rory Burnside (@RoryBurnside) June 14, 2024
McRae expressed admiration for Jiath’s playing style and potential contribution to the team. Facing off against Kangaroos coach Alastair Clarkson, McRae anticipates a challenging match, acknowledging Clarkson’s coaching prowess and the competitive spirit of his former colleague. Meanwhile, Richmond’s Tom Lynch is poised to make his comeback from injury, coinciding with Martin’s milestone game. Lynch’s return adds depth to Richmond’s lineup, with coach Adem Yze confirming Martin’s readiness to play after being rested last week. Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell anticipates a formidable challenge from Richmond, emphasizing the significance of their experienced players in Martin’s celebratory match.
