Nick Daicos is tackled by Corey Wagner during the match between Fremantle and Collingwood at Optus Stadium in round nine, 2025. Picture: Getty Images

COLLINGWOOD will look to bounce back when it takes on Fremantle in a Gather Round blockbuster on Friday night.

The Magpies (2-2) were outclassed in a heavy defeat to Brisbane as an undermanned side hit by injuries to key players was unable to match the reigning premiers.

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Collingwood continues to be exposed for a lack of forward firepower after failing to reach the 100-point mark in their past 13 matches across two seasons before coming up against a Dockers outfit that has started to consistently score heavily. 

Fremantle (3-1) pulled off what could in hindsight become a season-defining win when it built then gave up a healthy lead over Adelaide before steadying late to snatch a rousing victory on the road.

The last-gasp triumph was a further sign that the Dockers are a different beast this year as they find a way to claim the four points whether piling on bigger scores or when faced with adversity.  

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While the Dockers are unchanged, the Pies have regained superstar Nick Daicos and veteran Scott Pendlebury, and given midfielder Angus Anderson a debut.

Ed Allan, Will Hayes and Lachie Sullivan have been dropped.

Collingwood v Fremantle at Adelaide Oval, 7.10pm ACST
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