Jeremy Howe injury update: Collingwood Magpies vice-captain taken to hospital to treat infection in broken arm

Injured Collingwood vice-captain Jeremy Howe has been sent back to hospital after the club found an infection in his broken arm.

Howe broke his arm in a gruesome Round 1 injury against Geelong that was too graphic to be shown in replays.

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He was sent straight to hospital and, when subsequent scans showed three separate breaks in his arm, was operated on.

A timeline on his return to the field is yet to be outlined.

But it took a hit on Friday night when an infection saw him return to hospital.

Collingwood confirmed the news in a statement.

“The 32-year-old had surgery on his broken forearm on Saturday, March 18 after sustaining the injury during the third quarter of the Club’s Round 1 match against Geelong at the MCG,” it read.

“The club will provide an update on his return in the coming weeks.”

Club footy boss Graham Wright also provided an update.

“Our main priority is Jeremy’s health and we will continue to support him as he recovers,” Wright said.“The infection was picked up early by medical staff, and we don’t foresee any long-term issues.“Despite the slight setback with his recovery, in true Jeremy style, he is in good spirits.”

The setback is a blow to Howe, 32, who had played 24 games last season after only managing 12 appearances across 2020 and 2021 due to injuries.