Jack Crisp is ready to go for the 2021 season. 

With only 8 days before Collingwood’s Round 1 clash against the Western Bulldogs, Crisp spoke about how the boys are dealing with the anticipation of playing in front of the Magpie faithful at the MCG for the first time in 12 months.

The Pies prepare for the match against the Bulldogs with a night training session at the Holden Centre. 

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"We've been doing it the last couple of years, the week leading into the first round or whether it's the main session before the night game, we like to get used to playing at night...we feel like it prepares us pretty well for the game ahead," Crisp said.

Crisp had an outstanding performance during last Friday night’s AAMI Community Series Match against Richmond. 

Buoyed by the presence of fans, Crisp was back to his damaging best off half-back with 29 disposals, 6 marks and 630 meters gained in the narrow loss. 

"I was really excited, a lot of blokes were...I think everyone in Melbourne would've been very excited to have football back," Crisp said.

"It was definitely missed last year, and looking forward to playing next week at the MCG, hopefully with 50,000 people."

A valued member of the Pies family, Crisp has welcomed draftee Caleb Poulter into his home for the 2021 season. Originally from Adelaide, Poulter was selected at pick 30 in the National Draft and has been living with the Crisp family since moving to Melbourne. 

"It's really good, I've had a couple of people (live with the family) over the past few years," Crisp said.

"(I'm) taking on Caleb for all year this year, so I'm looking forward to having him in the house and helping him develop as a young player.

"I feel like he's been going really well, all the young fellas have, so hopefully it's not too long before they get their first crack at senior footy."

In a show of support for the community, Crisp visited the Southern Autistic School on Wednesday, running a series of games and activities for the students.  

Crisp spoke to how uplifting and rewarding it is to see the smiles on the kids' faces while running around. 

"It's pretty rewarding, a lot of those students are obviously challenged in a lot of different ways," Crisp said.

"Just being able to have a handball and kick with them and put a smile on their face, you can see how much joy it brings them. I think their parents and family members love it as well."