HIGH-FLYING Collingwood takes on Hawthorn in a blockbuster clash at the MCG on Friday night.

The Magpies have charged into premiership favouritism after winning nine of their first 11 games of the season.

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That includes three straight wins, including surging past North Melbourne last week.

The Hawks have been up and down and are 7-4 after back-to-back losses to Gold Coast and Brisbane.

Collingwood has brought back skipper Darcy Moore, veterans Scott Pendlebury and Steele Sidebottom, and small forwards Bobby Hill and Lachie Schultz for the MCG blockbuster, with defender Brayden Maynard (foot) out injured and Mason Cox, Will Hayes, Oleg Markov and Wil Parker all omitted.

Hawthorn has replaced Cam Mackenzie with Jarman Impey. 

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Match Previews R12: Collingwood v Hawthorn

Sportsbet's Nathan Brown and Kane Cornes preview the game between the Magpies and Hawks at the MCG

Published on May 26, 2025

Collingwood v Hawthorn at the MCG, 7.40pm AEST

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Collingwood: Lachie Sullivan
Hawthorn: Finn Maginness