Jamie Elliott was reported in his VFL comeback for Collingwood

COLLINGWOOD’S injury curse might be finally letting up, with Jamie Elliott, Alex Fasolo and James Aish returning in the VFL on Saturday. However, Elliott may be in trouble with the tribunal.

Jamie Elliott I played in the VFL on Saturday. Picture: AAP Images

COLLINGWOOD fans were treated to two wins in Saturday’s VFL clash at Windy Hill, with the side running out 26-point winners and a quartet of stars making successful returns from injury.

Alex Fasolo, three goals and 11 disposals, and Jamie Elliott, two goals and 10 disposals, looked at their dangerous best in the latter stages of the contest.

The only sour note was when Elliott was reported for striking late in the match.

“I think it took them a little while to get used to playing again,” Collingwood’s VFL coach, Jared Rivers, said.

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“They really came back and played their roles and impacted the contest.”

Elliott, who is out of contract at the end of the year, looked to be moving near his best.

“Jamie has pulled up really well and he’s really happy with his body at the minute, and you could tell in the second half he certainly moved a lot better,” Rivers said.

“Footy is a cruel game and Billy (Elliott) has faced a lot of that, so just to see him back playing footy and to get through four quarters is a great feeling for us as coaches.”

James Aish hasn’t played a senior game since hurting his knee in Round 6, but his 23 disposals, 10 marks and four tackles will have Pies fans excited.

“I woke up a little bit nervous. I had the pre-match nerves but felt confident I was going to get through,” he said.

Aish, 22, said he might spend another week at VFL level before putting his hand up for AFL selection.

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Jarryd Blair finished with 13 disposals and nine tackles, and Callum Brown posted 25 touches and 10 tackles.

Aaron Francis was sublime for Essendon, finding himself playing a number of roles on his way to 22 disposals, eight marks and a goal.

Kobe Mutch, 25 touches, and Michael Hartley, 24 and 10 marks, also put their hands up for a senior recall next week.

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