COLLINGWOOD recruit Daniel Wells is expected to feature in the JLT Community Series.
The 31-year-old has been battling foot injuries, but his new club is confident he'll be ready to go when the season begins.
Wells took part in intense full-ground match simulation at Olympic Park this week, and while he didn't complete the session in its entirety, medicos and coaches are happy with his progress.
The former North Melbourne midfielder joined teammates for a large portion of drills, including the first half of an intense full-ground hit-out.
"Daniel played some time in both of our match-like hit-outs this week and, right now, he is on track to participate in some part of our pre-season campaign," Collingwood football general manager Geoff Walsh told collingwoodfc.com.au.
"He has attacked his work and is building his preparation up nicely."
Wells left North Melbourne as a free agent, joining Collingwood on October 11.
He played 19 games in what would be his final season at the Kangaroos.
"Daniel is tracking along really well, as planned," Walsh said.
"Bill Davoren and his high performance team have managed him astutely, building his stamina through the pre-Christmas period without taking any undue risks."
The club hasn't confirmed whether Wells will take part in a twilight intra-club game at Olympic Park on Wednesday, February 8, or if he's a chance to play in the club's opening JLT Community Series match against Essendon on Thursday, February 16.
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