COLLINGWOOD has been dealt a double blow on the eve of the AFL season, with star duo Jamie Elliott and Daniel Wells officially ruled out of Round 1.

Elliott has been battling an ankle injury throughout pre-season, while Wells has been sidelined with an achilles problem that has hampered him throughout the summer.

The pair add to Collingwood’s injury woes, with a number of other players racing the clock to be fit in time for the side’s season-opener against Hawthorn at the MCG.

Jordan De Goey will miss with a hamstring issue, while Alex Fasolo is battling a shoulder injury. Levi Greenwood is also unlikely due to a knee problem.

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Pies coach Nathan Buckley officially ruled Elliott and Wells out of Round 1 after the side’s impressive JLT Series victory over the Western Bulldogs in Moe.

However, despite the performance, Collingwood could be on the end of yet more bad news with ruckman Brodie Grundy set to earn the attentions of the MRP for a late bump.

Grundy caught Tory Dickson high and late during the match and could find himself at risk of being suspended for the side’s Round 1 clash with the Hawks.