Collingwood and Brisbane meet at the MCG in Saturday’s preliminary final to determine who’ll play Geelong in next week’s grand final.
The Magpies surged past the Crows in last week’s semi-final to set up the blockbuster bout with the Lions, who breezed past rivals Gold Coast at the Gabba last Saturday.
Collingwood made one change at selection, bringing back Jeremy Howe at the expense of Wil Parker, while Brisbane goes in unchanged.
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The 35-year-old Howe, recovered from his adductor injury, will play in his first game since Round 24, when the star interceptor was concussed early against Melbourne.
However, Bobby Hill, the 2023 Norm Smith Medallist, remains out of the senior side as he continues to navigate personal issues.
Brisbane dual Brownlow medallist Lachie Neale, meanwhile, holds out hope that his Lions get through to the decider as he plots a miracle return from a calf injury.
The Pies have won four of their past five games against the Lions, including when they prevailed by four points in the nailbiting 2023 grand final.
The first bounce of Saturday’s First Preliminary Final at the MCG is set for 5.15pm AEST. Watch live on Fox Footy (channel 504) and streaming on Kayo Sports.
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