CARLTON will be desperate to get its season back on track when it takes on rival Collingwood in a Thursday night blockbuster at the MCG.
The Blues are 0-3 and under fire, desperately needing a win to ease the pressure.
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But they face another big test against the Magpies, who are 2-1 and coming off their bye last week.
The Pies have won five of the past six meetings between the clubs and 10 of the previous 12.
Brody Mihocek returns alongside Billy Frampton in a big boost for Craig McRae's side, with Mason Cox omitted and Reef McInnes succumbing to a season-ending knee injury against Footscray a fortnight ago.
For the Blues, Matt Cottrell is a big out due to injury, while Jordan Boyd and Francis Evans have been axed.
Collingwood v Carlton at the MCG, 7.30pm AEDT
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SUBSTITUTES
Collingwood: Ned Long
Carlton: Ashton Moir
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02:17
Wildcards, Grand Final tips & Norm Smith predictions
Nat Edwards, Chad Wingard and Josh Gabelich give their Grand Final tips and Norm Smith Medal predictions.
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03:38
Lloydy's Lens: The 'fine line' that could cost Lions
Matthew Lloyd analyses the fine line in the way Brisbane moves the football and how Geelong can capitalise on it in Saturday's AFL Grand Final.
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18:42
The Round Ahead: Neale Lach-ed in, Cats' biggest weapon, GF wildcards
Matthew Lloyd joins Nat Edwards, Josh Gabelich & Chad Wingard to preview the 2025 AFL Grand Final
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05:30
Lloydy's Lens: Crucial match-ups, how Pies stop Andrews
Matthew Lloyd explains who he thinks is the perfect match-up for Jai Newcombe, why Josh Battle and Jack Henry are crucial to their team's success and what Collingwood need to do to negate the influence of Harris Andrews.
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07:46
Footy's greatest rivalry, Mr. September, Cats' 'three massive additions'
Nat Edwards, Chad Wingard and Josh Gabelich look back on Geelong and Hawthorn's historic rivalry, how Jai Newcombe has become the new Mr. September and the three 'massive' additions that have been a huge reason for the Cats' success this season.
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01:26
Player Portrait: Why Josh Weddle wants to wear navy blue
Josh Gabelich looks at Hawks star Josh Weddle in this Player Portrait on The Round Ahead
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24:24
The Round Ahead: Top five prelim finals, how Pies can stop key Lion
Matthew Lloyd joins Nat Edwards, Josh Gabelich & Chad Wingard to preview the preliminary finals.
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03:02
Lloydy's Lens: How Brisbane's midfield has been exposed
Essendon champion Matthew Lloyd takes a closer look at the midfield battle at the Gabba on Saturday night
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02:36
Lloydy's Lens: Where Hawks have the edge, key ploy to stop Dawson
Essendon champion Matthew Lloyd takes a closer look at the small forward battle at Adelaide Oval on Friday night
