Mature-age ruckman Ben Hudson has kept a low profile during his time at Collingwood, but tonight's episode of The Club reveals his importance behind the scenes in developing the next generation of Magpie ruckmen.

The 35-year-old was enjoying an outstanding season in the VFL, averaging 17.7 disposals, 5.9 clearances and 32.9 hitouts in nine games before a shoulder injury consigned him to the sidelines.

Hudson’s ability to teach the finer points of ruckwork has helped accelerate the development of young big men Jarrod Witts and Brodie Grundy, who together have shouldered Collingwood’s ruck burden despite having only seven games to their names before the start of 2014.

Watch last week's episode of The Club now.

Supporters will also receive an update on the progress of prized draftees Matthew Scharenberg and Nathan Freeman as they near a return from long term injuries.

Don’t miss The Club on Fox Footy (channel 504) at 9.30pm (AEST) every Wednesday.

About The Club
Since the beginning of 2012, The Club has provided Collingwood members and supporters with unprecedented levels of access to the Westpac Centre and the people who make it tick.

In 69 episodes, The Club’s cameras have taken viewers inside Collingwood’s inner sanctum on match day, on road trips with players and behind the lives of some of the Magpies’ most influential figures, from the President to the on-field superstars.

You can watch each episode from Season One and Season Two on CollingwoodTV.

Each episode from Season Three will be available for viewing on CollingwoodTV after the show has aired on Fox Footy each week.