In conversations with him, he’s probably hasn’t been consuming as much alcohol, and one of the theories is he wasn’t able to handle what he consumed at Howey’s place.“They’re all details that try to explain in some way what has happened in the evening, or Steele’s understanding of it.“He’s embarrassed and very contrite as you would understand.”.Steele Sidebottom of the Magpies runs with the ball during an AFL Collingwood Magpies training session at Holden Centre in Melbourne.Magpies head coach Nathan Buckley is seen during a Collingwood Magpies AFL training session at The Holden Centre in Melbourne.Watch the Netball WA Games from the weekend here!Eddie McGuire: Other sports can learn from trailblazing AFL hubs,Live ladder: Why table-topping Lions want the Pies to win,Rovers beat Pioneer to win their fourth straight senior CAFL flag,Revealed: Hawkins’ wild night out with Frawley, Millane,‘No 2018 scars’ if Demons play final in Perth,Clarko’s draft kids’ pool swamped by Suns’ elite ocean. ... and coach … Collingwood vice-captain Steele Sidebottom won't return in 2020, with the logistical challenges of completing two weeks of quarantine too great to overcome. Hear from senior coach Nathan Buckley ahead of our round 17 clash against Gold Coast. Jordan De Goey has been waiting for his Collingwood teammates to join him in the club’s Perth hub. Talking to a number of Collingwood punters, one of their biggest concerns about the incumbent coaching staff is how tactically stoic they are. There’s more than one spot up for discussion.Nationwide News Pty Limited Copyright © 2020.news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site.Jaimi Kenny funeral: Lisa Curry breaks down, details, alcoho...AFL round 18: Melbourne Demons pair slammed for ‘unacceptabl...Jaimi Kenny dead: Lisa Curry daughter, alcohol battle, death...NRL 2020: Craig Bellamy flips off Cameron Smith, Storm thras...AFL round 18: David Teague delivers mighty spray, Carlton vs...Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. But will he feature in the huge clash with Geelong this week? The Collingwood staff member has recently returned from overseas and has been in self-isolation. Jordan DeGoey is ready to return for Collingwood against Geelong but Mason Cox could be dropped after Magpie coach Nathan Buckley conceded the big man had been “under par” this season. He’s available for selection,” Buckley said.“Physically he’s in great shape, mentally and emotionally he seems good.”.The Magpies have to make at least one change after Will Kelly injured his elbow on debut.Josh Daicos could also return from an ankle tweak, which Buckley suggested may have been a result of training on substandard surfaces away from their home in Melbourne.“Definitely the conditions will affect selection in some shape or form,” Buckley said.“We will consider all elements of our team. Nathan Buckley has given an update.Jordan DeGoey is ready to return for Collingwood against Geelong but Mason Cox could be dropped after Magpie coach Nathan Buckley conceded the big man had been “under par” this season.An expected downpour in Perth for Thursday’s clash with the Cats could also count against 211cm Cox who has taken just nine marks and kicked donly four goals in his four games this season.Buckley said the American was a “whipping boy” but Cox hadn’t met expectations in his four matches.“Mason‘s performances have been under par and he’s aware of that. Flags are … Collingwood vice-captain Steele Sidebottom has been banned for four matches following his boozy COVID-19 breach with teammate Lyndon Dunn.Dunn meantime, has received a one-match ban for his role in the breach.The Magpies were hopeful Sidebottom would only cop a two-match ban, and they were disappointed when the AFL handed down the four-game suspension.“Collingwood and Sidebottom share the view that his four-match ban is excessive, inconsistent with recent protocol breaches and contestable,” the Magpies said in a statement.“However, club and player concluded that for the greater good of the game and the realities of our time it was necessary to end the matter.”.Enjoy unlimited access to thewest.com.au and everyday digital editions on any device.Coach Nathan Buckley admitted a confused Sidebottom doesn’t have a clear recollection of his COVID-19 breach after drinking too much alcohol.Sidebottom and teammate Lynden Dunn broke protocols by taking an Uber late on Saturday night following a visit to the house of injured defender Jeremy Howe.The news comes as Collingwood prepare for a move to Western Australia later this month part of the AFL’s WA hub.Premier Mark McGowan sent a warning to AFL players this morning saying any interstate footballers that break quarantine rules while in the WA will be “punted from the state.”.After dropping off Dunn, Sidebottom then took the Uber to the house of Magpies staff member Daniel Wells, which was another breach given that Wells isn’t part of Collingwood’s COVID compliant bubble.Police then took Sidebottom home on Sunday morning after finding him in the Melbourne suburb of Williamstown.If you’d like to view this content, please adjust your,To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our.Buckley said Sidebottom’s alcohol consumption on Saturday night meant the star midfielder couldn’t quite recall all of the details of the night.“Speaking with Steele, he’s quite embarrassed about the situation,” Buckley said.“He’s obviously remorseful about the decisions that were made but he’s also in some way confused about what has taken place.“At some point obviously with his drinking he’s made some poor decisions, but his recollection isn’t that great.“He hasn’t been drinking as regularly (recently).