Overview
- Collingwood welcomes back captain Darcy Moore, Scott Pendlebury, Steele Sidebottom and other experienced players for the match at the MCG.
- Hawthorn has made a single change by recalling Jarman Impey in place of Cam Mackenzie to refresh its lineup.
- Mulled-over Collingwood’s structured system remains the benchmark that coach Sam Mitchell admits is tough to counter.
- Brody Mihocek has allayed fitness concerns and is set to play despite a leg knock suffered against North Melbourne.
- Hawthorn arrives on the back of losses to Gold Coast and Brisbane and faces Western Bulldogs and Adelaide before its round-15 bye.