Collingwood midfielder Taylor Adams is on track to return for the Magpies' grand final rematch against West Coast in round three.

The 25-year-old midfielder has been able to maintain his fitness after having surgery on his finger about three weeks ago, an injury that was expected to keep him out of the first two rounds.

Round three return: Taylor Adams. Credit:AAP

Collingwood football manager Geoff Walsh said the respected leader would benefit from the decision to have the operation.

"Taylor Adams had finger surgery a couple of weeks ago, something that corrected a longer-term issue," Walsh said.