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Brayden Maynard undergoes shoulder surgery; teammates return to running

AFL • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 4:54 AM

Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Brayden Maynard undergoes shoulder surgery; teammates return to running
Summary

Collingwood vice-captain Brayden Maynard has undergone shoulder reconstruction following a series of injuries during the 2026 season. Maynard was sidelined after sustaining a knee injury in round 20 and previously dealt with a dislocated shoulder earlier in the year. He is not expected to resume full training until early 2027, while veteran Jamie Elliott has begun running again after an ACL injury, and ruckman Oscar Steene is also back on the field following a knee injury.

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  • •Brayden Maynard underwent shoulder reconstruction and is out until early 2027.
  • •Maynard injured his knee against Adelaide in round 20.
  • •Jamie Elliott has started running after recovering from an ACL injury.
  • •Oscar Steene has also begun running following a knee injury.
  • •Both Elliott and Steene are expected to face modified pre-seasons.
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  • 4:54 AMAFL — Pie undergoes shoulder reconstruction, injured duo resume running
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The Magpies don't expect Brayden Maynard back in full training until the new year after shoulder surgery

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