Last time we met

Gold Coast 79 d Collingwood 55 (Round 7, 2021)

Brody Mihocek kicked four goals and Nathan Murphy earned a Mark of the Year nomination in a game that was otherwise forgettable for Pies fans.

Key match-ups

Brody Mihocek v Sam Collins

The ever-reliable Mihocek kicked four goals on ANZAC Day, his first match after exiting health and safety protocols. He's averaging two goals a game so far this year. Collins has stamped himself as one of the best defenders in the comp this season - he notched up 12 intercepts and won most of the one-on-one battles against Joe Daniher in round six. The Suns vice-captain is averaging seven spoils and four intercept marks a game.

Josh Daicos v Noah Anderson

Daicos finished with 20 disposals, five score involvements and four intercepts in round six, while Anderson was a shining light for the Suns, notching up 33 disposals, five clearances and seven score involvements. Daicos has been in career-best form and Anderson is averaging 26 disposals and five clearances a game.

Look out for

Who will replace Brodie Grundy in the ruck - Darcy Cameron or Mason Cox? Cox played in the ruck and forward in Monday's VFL match for 16 hitouts, five marks and a goal. He's in the elite bracket for average tackles this year. Cameron rotated through the forward line and was involved in a handful of ruck contests at AFL level on Monday, finishing with three hitouts, five marks and a goal.