Where and when: MCG, Friday 5 July, 7.50pm AEST
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What it means for Hawthorn: The Hawks are officially struggling. Four straight losses have put them in the bottom four, while they are now two games and percentage from a finals spot. They simply must win on Friday night to stand any chance of September footy.
What it means for Collingwood: Unconvincing wins have papered over the cracks at the Pies. They have been poor for a while now and Nathan Buckley has made no secret of this. A complete display in a prime time slot could reinvigorate the side's season.
The stat: Hawthorn has a remarkably strong recent record against Collingwood, winning 11 of their last 12 encounters in a run stretching back to 2012.
The match-up: Jordan De Goey v James Sicily
It's the individual contest we all want to see. Two of the game's brightest young prospects at either end of the field, both with massive personalities and incredible talent. It would be fantastic to see them go at it under the Friday night lights at the MCG.
It's a big week for: Nathan Buckley (and Collingwood)
Having sprayed his side after a victory over the Western Bulldogs a fortnight ago, the Collingwood coach was desperate for a response against North Melbourne on Saturday night. He didn't get it. Incredibly disappointed with his team's form, he'll be hopeful of masterminding a turnaround this week.
Big call: Bucks loses patience, rings the changes, sparks a response.
Prediction: Collingwood by 29 points
