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TEAMS: Pies make call on Daicos, Crows swing three changes
The teams are in for Thursday night's clash between Adelaide and Collingwood at Adelaide Oval
COLLINGWOOD star Josh Daicos has been named to face Adelaide after getting through training on Wednesday, while the Crows have recalled Finnbar Maley among three changes for the blockbuster Thursday night clash.
The Pies have dropped youngster Sam Swadling to make room for the return of Jeremy Howe, while veterans Scott Pendlebury and Steele Sidebottom have both been named despite the five-day break.
Daicos missed training on Tuesday due to an ankle issue but has been named in the 23 after the Magpies' captain's run on Wednesday.
Defender returns for Thursday night footy
Jeremy Howe comes into the team to take on the Crows at Adelaide Oval.
Collingwood has made one change for Thursday night’s Round 20 clash with the Adelaide Crows at Adelaide Oval.
Experienced defender Jeremy Howe returns to the team after recovering from groin and hip soreness in the Pies’ Round 18 win over North Melbourne.
Howe will be a welcomed addition to the Pies defensive stocks who will have the tough task of manning a dangerous Adelaide forward-line featuring keys Taylor Walker, Riley Thilthorpe and Finnbar Maley.
After impressing in his five games since debuting in the Pies’ Round 15 win over Port Adelaide, young midfielder Sam Swadling has been omitted for the match.
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Team update: Nicks confirms early Round 20 selection news
A key defender has been ruled out of our match against Collingwood.
Adelaide Senior Coach Matthew Nicks has ruled out key defender Mark Keane from the Crows’ Round 20 clash against Collingwood at Adelaide Oval on Thursday night.
Speaking to the media on Wednesday morning, Nicks said Keane would miss the game due to illness, with fellow backman Nick Murray set to be included in the team.
“You would’ve noticed Mark Keane wasn't out there (at Captain’s run),” Nicks said.
“It's been one that's just stuck around, so he's not going to play.
“Nick Murray will play for us, so that's straightforward. Muz has been in really strong form in the SANFL, so it’s disappointing for Mark, but reinforces the strength of the squad and how important it is.”
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