Hill-start unlikely as Magpies push for top-four spot

Bobby Hill is unlikely to play in Collingwood's crunch match against Melbourne. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Norm Smith Medallist Bobby Hill is "highly unlikely" to play in Collingwood's crucial clash with Melbourne, says vice-captain Brayden Maynard.

And the defender says the Magpies need to focus on what they can do without their electric small forward.