Collingwood Captain Darcy Moore Targets Anzac Day Return; Essendon's Jordan Ridley Ruled Out
Collingwood captain Darcy Moore has expressed optimism about returning for the prestigious Anzac Day clash against Essendon, stating his body feels 'awesome' after recent training breakthroughs. The 30-year-old defender has struggled with calf, hamstring, and knee injuries this season, limiting him to just one game. Meanwhile, Essendon faces a significant setback as key defender Jordan Ridley has been ruled out due to a low-grade calf strain sustained in their recent match against the Gold Coast Suns. Essendon captain Andrew McGrath confirmed Ridley’s absence, citing caution given the player's injury history. The Anzac Day match is considered the biggest event on the AFL calendar outside of finals. Collingwood enters the fixture with momentum following a gritty five-point victory over Carlton, improving their record to 3-3. In contrast, Essendon has shown recent improvement with a win over Melbourne but holds only one victory for the season. Both captains participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Shrine of Remembrance to honor the occasion. The article highlights team form, injury updates, and strategic adjustments ahead of this high-profile sporting event.
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Collingwood Captain Darcy Moore Targets Anzac Day Return; Essendon's Jordan Ridley Ruled Out
Collingwood captain Darcy Moore has expressed optimism about returning for the prestigious Anzac Day clash against Essendon, stating his body feels 'awesome' after recent training breakthroughs. The 30-year-old defender has struggled with calf, hamstring, and knee injuries this season, limiting him to just one game. Meanwhile, Essendon faces a significant setback as key defender Jordan Ridley has been ruled out due to a low-grade calf strain sustained in their recent match against the Gold Coast Suns. Essendon captain Andrew McGrath confirmed Ridley’s absence, citing caution given the player's injury history. The Anzac Day match is considered the biggest event on the AFL calendar outside of finals. Collingwood enters the fixture with momentum following a gritty five-point victory over Carlton, improving their record to 3-3. In contrast, Essendon has shown recent improvement with a win over Melbourne but holds only one victory for the season. Both captains participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Shrine of Remembrance to honor the occasion. The article highlights team form, injury updates, and strategic adjustments ahead of this high-profile sporting event.
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