COLLINGWOOD has turned its season around since the bye with four consecutive wins, including back-to-back thrillers against Gold Coast and North Melbourne.

The Magpies have been far from convincing in recent weeks but can turn to a dominant record of 13 victories in their past 15 matches against the Blues as they seek to put distance between themselves and their arch-rivals.

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Carlton hit its first speedbump under Josh Fraser as a seven-match winning streak came to an end in the pouring rain against Hawthorn.

The Blues need to show they can bounce back from defeat for the first time since their interim coach took charge, especially with next to no margin for error as they face the old enemy with their own wildcard hopes hanging by a thread. 

Collingwood v Carlton at the MCG, 7.35pm AEST
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Both teams have made three changes, with Isaac Quaynor among the inclusions for the Pies, while Blake Acres is back for Carlton.

West Coast continued to show signs of improvement as it gave the Western Bulldogs a scare before paying the price for its inaccuracy in front of goal, suffering a fifth loss of the year by under three goals.

The Eagles matched the Dogs' midfield for long periods and finished with more contested possessions, but will face a different sort of challenge against the in-form reigning premiers.

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Brisbane gave its percentage a healthy boost as it steamrolled Essendon in a mismatch, before taking its foot off the accelerator in the final term.

The Lions have settled into the top four and can continue to push for a third-place finish that could mean avoiding a trip to Perth to face the Dockers in the first week of finals at a venue where they have a solid 5-3 record even during a period of success. 

West Coast v Brisbane at Optus Stadium, 6.10pm AWST
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The Eagles are unchanged for the clash and the Lions have recalled James Tunstill, with Bruce Reville out.

Port Adelaide v Fremantle at Adelaide Oval, 12.45pm ACST

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Port Adelaide: Harrison Ramm (illness) replaced in selected side by Jacob Wehr

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