A large crowd, boosted by the school holidays, created plenty of atmosphere as the Magpies prepare to tackle the old enemy.
Read our Ultimate Preview ahead of Friday night's match.
Collingwoodfc.com.au has published the best photos from this morning's training session courtesy of Steve Hamilton, a photographer and Collingwood member.
Side By Side.
Lacing up the old footy boots for another training session.
The things they get up to in order to prepare to take on the best each week...
Marley Williams checks to make sure his tattoos are still in good shape as the boys run a lap.
Caolan Mooney controls the ball with one hand.
Dale Thomas leaves this kick in the lap of the footy gods.
Tyson Goldsack swings onto the right boot.
Ben Sinclair evades Travis Cloke as Chris Dawes puts an extra layer on for added warmth.
Sharrod Wellingham hugs the ball tightly for extra warmth.
Jamie Elliott exhibits his now trademark forward pressure.
Caolan Mooney in full flight.
Heath Shaw with his trademark white socks.
Dale Thomas places a handball in the path of Simon Buckley.
Travis Cloke slides on his knees to mark the greasy footy.
Scott Pendlebury and his perfect kicking technique.
The three key forwards - Travis Cloke, Chris Dawes and Jackson Paine - cut imposing figures above the tackle bags.
Several young Collingwood fans get within touching distance of their black and white heroes.
Darren Jolly's ready to go for Friday night.
