Izak Rankine warms up during the Round 23 match between Adelaide and Collingwood at Adelaide Oval on August 16, 2025. Picture: AFL Photos

COLLINGWOOD will be desperate to get its season back on track when it faces Adelaide in a Saturday night blockbuster.

Having looked guaranteed a top-two finish, the Magpies are back fighting for a top-four spot after four losses in their past five games.

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The Crows (16-5) survived a surprise scare from West Coast last week as they close in on the minor premiership.

But they will have to correct a miserable recent record against the Pies, who have won the past 10 meetings between the clubs.

Adelaide has recalled veteran Taylor Walker among four changes, with Brodie Smith, Harry Schoenberg and Lachlan Murphy also coming back in. Rory Laird (suspension), Chris Burgess, Chayce Jones and Luke Pedlar all miss.

The Magpies have made a host of changes of their own, dropping Tom Mitchell and Will Hoskin-Elliott while Jeremy Howe misses with concussion.

Beau McCreery returns from his hamstring problem, with Wil Parker and Ed Allan also recalled.

Adelaide v Collingwood at Adelaide Oval, 7.05pm ACST

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Adelaide: 
Harry Schoenberg
Collingwood: Ed Allan

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Hawthorn v Melbourne at the MCG, 4.15pm AEST

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Hawthorn: Luke Breust
Melbourne: Jake Melksham

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Gold Coast v Greater Western Sydney at People First Stadium, 12.35pm AEST

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Gold Coast: Alex Sexton
Greater Western Sydney: Jacob Wehr

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Carlton v Port Adelaide at Marvel Stadium, 1.20pm AEST

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Carlton: Corey Durdin
Port Adelaide: Christian Moraes

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