Collingwood has made two changes to its team ahead of Friday night’s Round 2 clash against Footscray at the MCG.

As announced on Tuesday, 2023 premiership player Jordan De Goey will make his return to the line-up for his first game of the season. The midfielder has overcome knee bruising sustained in the pre-season.

05:56

'He's available': McRae

Collingwood Head Coach Craig McRae addressed the media this morning ahead of the Pies' Round 2 clash with Footscray on Friday night at the MCG,

Fellow premiership player Mason Cox will also play his first AFL match for 2025 after recovering from a finger fracture that interrupted his pre-season.

The American Pie replaces forward Brody Mihocek in the team, who will be sidelined for the Bulldogs clash due to general soreness.

Midfielder Lachie Sullivan has been omitted following 12 disposals and a goal against the Power and will be an emergency alongside defender Billy Frampton and midfielder Ed Allan.

The tactical substitute will be selected from the bench and will be named 60 minutes before the first bounce.

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Have a coffee at 'Cafe 308' with Scott and Steele

Go inside 'Cafe 308' as Scott Pendlebury and Steele Sidebottom prepare to break the record for the most V/AFL games as teammates in Collingwood's Round 2 clash versus Footscray.

Veterans Scott Pendlebury and Steele Sidebottom will play in their 308th match as teammates, overtaking the League’s all-time record which has been held by Adelaide’s Andrew McLeod and Tyson Edwards since 2009.

Collingwood fans can watch the game live on Channel 7, Fox Sports and kayosports.com.au, with the first bounce at 7:40pm (AEDT).

Friday 21 March

Footscray v Collingwood

MCG, Wurundjeri

7:40pm (AEDT)

Footscray v Collingwood

Round 2 •

MCG, Melbourne • VIC

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