It all starts at Bendigo's Queen Elizabeth Oval at 2pm when the club's VFL team takes on the Gold. Fans will witness the returns of Andrew Krakouer and Brent Macaffer from knee surgery, while Alan Didak will play his second match since tearing his adductor.
In the evening, the senior Magpies take on St Kilda at the MCG in an important match in the context of both club's seasons.
Photographer and Collingwood member Steve Hamilton captured all the action at Gosch's Paddock for collingwoodfc.com.au this morning.
Brrr! Melbourne's a lot colder than Sydney as NSW Scholarship recruit Jarrod Witts will tell you.
But fellow New South Welshman Michael Hartley doesn't seem to mind the cold one bit.
Shae McNamara, Brent Macaffer and Cameron Wood warm up together along the wing.
Alan Didak and Ben Johnson were doing this at Victoria Park while some of their younger teammates were still in primary school.
Defensive Development Coach Anthony Rocca teaches Corey Gault a few of his old tricks.
Brent Macaffer is ready to return against Bendigo.
Ben Sinclair stops and props.
Jarryd Blair feigns a handpass as Alan Toovey prepares to bounce.
Midfield coach Robert Harvey restricts Harry O'Brien from nabbing Dayne Beams.
Darren Jolly, Travis Cloke and Dale Thomas put Ben Hart through a rigorous five minutes in front of the tackle bag as they reach for the stars.
