Collingwood has announced that defender Jeremy Howe has undergone surgery for a broken forearm, sustained during the third quarter of the team’s Round One match against Geelong at the MCG.
Collingwood players console their teammate Jeremy Howe who is seen leaving the field on a stretcher during the 2023 AFL Round 01 match between the Geelong Cats and the Collingwood Magpies at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on March 17, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)
General Manager of Football, Graham Wright, expressed disappointment for Howe, who suffered a compound fracture in his forearm. After scans last night, surgery was carried out early on Saturday.
Wright highlighted Howe’s dedication as a respected leader and emphasized the club’s commitment to supporting his welfare during recovery.
“Jeremy is a respected leader of our program who really puts his body on the line – our priority is making sure his welfare is supported through his recovery and we will do that.”
Collingwood will provide an update on Jeremy’s return-to-play timeline soon.
