104 days and counting.

Collingwood will face St Kilda in Round 1 of the home and away season.

Newly appointed head coach Craig McRae will take charge of his men for the first time on one of the biggest stages, Friday night football.

Further fixture details will be released in the coming days.

AFL ROUND 1
St Kilda v Collingwood
Friday 18 March
Marvel Stadium
7.50pm