Andrew Krakouer returns to Collingwood training after taking time off for personal reasons

COLLINGWOOD forward Andrew Krakouer returned to the club this morning and will be available for selection this week.

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COLLINGWOOD forward Andrew Krakouer returned to the club this morning and will be available for selection this week.

Krakouer was given some time off by the club late last week to deal with a personal matter, but made a commitment to coach Nathan Buckley that he would be back early this week.

The 30-year-old walked into the Westpac Centre early today and took part in a light training session.

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The club dismissed a suggestion skin-fold levels contributed to him being left out of the team for the Queen's Birthday clash with Melbourne yesterday, and for him not playing in the VFL on Saturday.

Buckley said yesterday Krakouer would be considered for Sunday's match against the Western Bulldogs if he trained throughout the week.

If he is not selected, he will play for the club's VFL side.