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CibbuanoRocca a late withdrawal for Pies
May 31st 2008 03:56
COLLINGWOOD has suffered a major blow ahead of their clash against West Coast at the MCG this afternoon with key forward Anthony Rocca a late withdrawal.
Rocca, who has struggled with an ankle injury for most of the season, has been replaced by Shannon Cox.
Collingwood coach Mick Malthouse said on Friday that Rocca was no certainty to play.
“Anthony’s probably going to be always in doubt because of his body but he’ll play more games than he misses,” he said.
“He’ll play sore at times, he’ll play free of pain rarely.
“He’s a player at 30 years of age that’s been through a lot.
“He knows how to carry it and we think we know how to get him over the line and we think we know how to get the best out of him.”
Rocca, who has struggled with an ankle injury for most of the season, has been replaced by Shannon Cox.
Collingwood coach Mick Malthouse said on Friday that Rocca was no certainty to play.
“Anthony’s probably going to be always in doubt because of his body but he’ll play more games than he misses,” he said.
“He’ll play sore at times, he’ll play free of pain rarely.
“He’s a player at 30 years of age that’s been through a lot.
“He knows how to carry it and we think we know how to get him over the line and we think we know how to get the best out of him.”
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