The duo have been notable absentees in recent weeks, with injury and suspension respectively conspiring to force them to the sidelines while the side endured successive losses for the first time this season.
Having established himself among the leading pressure players in the game during 2014, Goldsack’s likely return is a boon for a Magpies side seeking to arrest its recent form slide, with his ferocious tackling and relish for the contest making him a key asset against the Blues.
Join in the #magpietakeover of the MCG as Collingwood meets Carlton at the MCG this Sunday evening.
His influence is borne out statistically with Goldsack ranking first in the AFL for effective tackles within the forward zone of the ground (20), and second overall for tackles laid by forwards (62).
Sidebottom’s return meanwhile will provide clear relief to a midfield group which has felt the impact of his unavailability rather acutely.
Averaging nearly 25 disposals a game, fourth among Collingwood players, Sidebottom’s decision making and effectiveness in disposal has proven invaluable this season, particularly from across half back as he has revelled in linking defence with attack.
Emerging ruck Brodie Grundy is the final inclusion to the 25-man squad, returning to selection consideration after he was overlooked for last week’s clash with Hawthorn.
Despite boasting just 18 matches of senior AFL experience, Grundy has largely shouldered primary ruck duties for Collingwood this year, registering 217 hit outs at an average of nearly 20 per match.
Grundy’s potential re-introduction follows a solid performance at VFL level last weekend, as he produced 30 hitouts, laid eight tackles and amassed five clearances to rank amongst Collingwood’s best in a 45-point loss to Footscray.
Collingwood will finalise its match day squad tomorrow, with the VFL side facing Richmond in Morwell on Saturday.
Collingwood v Carlton
Round 15
Sunday 29 June
MCG, 7.10pm
Collingwood
B: Marley Williams, Jack Frost, Alan Toovey
HB: Tom Langdon, Lachlan Keeffe, Heritier Lumumba
C: Steele Sidebottom, Dane Swan, Clinton Young
HF: Tyson Goldsack, Jesse White, Brent Macaffer
F: Jarryd Blair, Travis Cloke, Jamie Elliott
Foll: Jarrod Witts, Dayne Beams, Scott Pendlebury
Int (from): Sam Dwyer, Brodie Grundy, Luke Ball, Taylor Adams, Josh Thomas, Tim Broomhead, Paul Seedsman
IN: Tyson Goldsack, Brodie Grundy, Steele Sidebottom
OUT:
Carlton
B: Sam Rowe, Michael Jamison, Andrew Walker
HB: Sam Docherty, Andrejs Everitt, Kade Simpson
C: Chris Yarran, Ed Curnow, Dale Thomas
HF: Bryce Gibbs, Mitch Robinson, Brock McLean
F: Chris Judd, Levi Casboult, Troy Menzel
Foll: Robert Warnock, Andrew Carrazzo, Marc Murphy
Int (from): Jarrad Waite, Andrew McInnes, Zach Tuohy, Lachie Henderson, Simon White, Blaine Johnson, Dennis Armfield
IN: Blaine Johnson, Andrew McInnes, Marc Murphy
OUT:
NEW: Blaine Johnson (18, South Fremantle)
