Collingwood senior coach Mick Malthouse will carry out his regular coaching duties during Friday night's clash with Melbourne at the MCG. .

The club left the decision up to Mick on whether he would coach against the Demons after the passing of his father, Raymond, earlier this week.

But Mick has informed the club he is ready to coach in what looms as one of Collingwood’s most important matches of the season thus far.

The Magpies are currently seventh, but only one game behind second spot, while Melbourne sits 14th with four wins.