A massive crowd converges on the MCG, as defending premiers Collingwood meet fellow top-eight side Essendon in what promises to be an absorbing encounter. Follow live.
A massive crowd converges on the MCG , as defending premiers Collingwood meet fellow top-eight side Essendon in what promises to be an absorbing encounter.The Magpies ' defeat to the Suns on the Gold Coast last week had some observers suggesting the defending premiers needed to rediscover their mojo.The Magpies still have concerns about the fitness of Josh Daicos , who has been hindered by a calf injury in the lead-up to this evening's match.
Daicos underwent a fitness test on the MCG earlier tonight, with the Magpies saying they will give him up until game time to be receive the green light. Elsewhere in team news, the Magpies have include Charlie Dean and Lachie Schultz to make a return to the senior line-up, while Ned Long is in line to debut after being named the sub.The Bombers have selected Dylan Shiel for just his second AFL match this season, and Nate Caddy and Jake Kelly were also named to face the Magpies.Jye Menzie was omitted, with Dyson Heppell and Todd Goldstein being managed and given the night off.
The Bombers are clinging to fourth place on 38 points, while the defending premiers are sixth on 36 points.It is a chilly evening in Melbourne, with the temperature hovering around 11 degrees Celsius, but rain isn't forecast so hopefully the MCG deck will be as dry as it can possibly be.Sports content to make you think... or allow you not to. A newsletter delivered each Saturday.
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