Collingwood midfielder Dayne Beams is no certain to return to the Gabba on Thursday night.

Beams missed the Magpies’ win over the Western Bulldogs with a virus and coach Nathan Buckley admits the short turnaround could see him sit out a second game.

“Not definitely (returning next week),” Buckley said post-game.

“It was a late call this afternoon and he was just unwell.

“He wasn’t at 100 per cent capacity. We’ve always been a club that believes the next bloke in is going to play the role.”

Beams requested a trade back to the Pies after saying multiple times he would stay with the Lions and how he’s welcomed back at the Gabba will be interesting to see.

Chris Mayne is also in doubt after copping a knee to the back in what was his 200th game.

Scans revealed he has a small fracture to a bone in his back and it was confirmed the ex-Docker spent Friday night in hospital.