COLLINGWOOD has been dealt a huge blow ahead of its Gather Round clash against St Kilda at Adelaide Oval, with midfielder Jordan De Goey a late withdrawal.
De Goey will miss the match against Ross Lyon's side due to illness and has been replaced in the selected side by Will Hoskin-Elliott.
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The Magpies have been forced to deal with a virus that has swept through the club this week.
Hoskin-Elliott stayed in Melbourne and was left out of the 22 due to illness, only flying to Adelaide on Saturday to be included in the 26-man squad.
Tom Wilson will be the starting sub for Collingwood, while Jack Bytel is St Kilda's sub.
The 27-year-old has had a superb start to his 2023 campaign, averaging 23 disposals and five clearances over the first four rounds.
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