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CibbuanoBurns set to return
September 2nd 2008 07:58
COLLINGWOOD skipper Scott Burns is a strong chance to return for Saturday's elimination final against Adelaide at AAMI Stadium.
Burns said he was recovering well from the corked calf which kept him out of last Friday night's shock loss to Fremantle.
"It's really good, it's coming along nicely," Burns said.
"We just step it up from now on but from the history that I've had, I'm really positive."
Collingwood coach Mick Malthouse said that Burns and fellow veteran Shane Wakelin, who was rested from the clash against the Dockers, will be given the chance to declare themselves fit to take on the Crows.
But Malthouse said that same opportunity will not be offered to youngsters Sharrod Wellingham (groin) and Dale Thomas (calf) because they don't yet know their bodies as well as Burns and Wakelin know theirs.
"You've got to go with their instincts," said Malthouse of Burns and Wakelin.
"If our medical staff clear him ... then it's up to Scott to say 'I think I can' and if he hesitates, our job is easy."
"If medical clear the player, the player clears himself, then we pick - we don't have it the other way."
Burns said he was recovering well from the corked calf which kept him out of last Friday night's shock loss to Fremantle.
"It's really good, it's coming along nicely," Burns said.
"We just step it up from now on but from the history that I've had, I'm really positive."
Collingwood coach Mick Malthouse said that Burns and fellow veteran Shane Wakelin, who was rested from the clash against the Dockers, will be given the chance to declare themselves fit to take on the Crows.
But Malthouse said that same opportunity will not be offered to youngsters Sharrod Wellingham (groin) and Dale Thomas (calf) because they don't yet know their bodies as well as Burns and Wakelin know theirs.
"You've got to go with their instincts," said Malthouse of Burns and Wakelin.
"If our medical staff clear him ... then it's up to Scott to say 'I think I can' and if he hesitates, our job is easy."
"If medical clear the player, the player clears himself, then we pick - we don't have it the other way."
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