THE STAKES could barely be any higher in tonight's massive clash as an injury-hit Geelong fights for its finals future against Collingwood.
The Cats sit two points outside of the top eight but will need to win at least two of their three remaining games to be secure of a berth in September. The last time Geelong missed finals was in 2015.
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Premiership stars Mark Blicavs (hamstring) and Cam Guthrie (toe) remain out of the side, while veteran forward Tom Hawkins will miss another week with a hamstring injury and Jack Henry (foot) has been ruled out for the rest of the season.
Chris Scott has called on 203cm forward Shannon Neale to play just his third AFL game.
The Magpies, on the other hand, remain two games clear on top of the ladder, with a victory all but assuring them of the minor premiership.
Collingwood will be keen to atone after coming off back-to-back losses to Carlton and Hawthorn, but it will have to do it without second-year sensation Nick Daicos and veteran Steele Sidebottom, who are both out through injury.
Will Hoskin-Elliott and Billy Frampton return to the team, with Jack Ginnivan named the substitute after a run of impressive performances in the VFL.
Brandan Parfitt will be Geelong's starting sub.
Collingwood v Geelong at the MCG, 7.50pm AEST
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SUBSTITUTES
Collingwood: Jack Ginnivan
Geelong: Brandan Parfitt
