Collingwood has suffered a major setback ahead of the 2025 AFL season with star forward Brody Mihocek ruled out due to a significant injury.
Mihocek, a key figure in Collingwood’s forward line, sustained a ruptured pectoral tendon during the 2024 season, a blow that saw him miss the remainder of the campaign.
Despite surgery and efforts to expedite recovery, the injury has proven more severe than anticipated, leading to his unavailability for the upcoming season.
Mihocek’s absence is a huge loss for the Magpies, as his role in the forward 50 has been crucial to the team’s success. Known for his ability to create scoring opportunities and pressure the opposition defense, his absence will leave a noticeable gap in Collingwood’s attack.
While the club has explored replacement options, including Dan McStay returning from his ACL injury, replacing Mihocek’s physical presence and work ethic remains a tough challenge.
This injury marks a troubling continuation of injury issues that plagued the Magpies’ 2024 season, where they were also without other key players like Jordan De Goey and Tom Mitchell.
With Collingwood’s challenging schedule ahead and questions over their premiership hopes, Mihocek’s injury adds significant pressure to the team’s preparations for 2025
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