Collingwood forward Mason Cox. Picture: AFL Photos

COLLINGWOOD has swung a late change, leaving out-of-form big man Mason Cox out of Thursday night’s clash with Geelong. 

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Cox, who has averaged six disposals and one goal in his four games this year, has been replaced by speedy Magpie John Noble for the clash at Optus Stadium.

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Sportsbet's Nathan Brown and Matthew Richardson preview the highly-anticipated clash between the Cats and Magpies at Optus Stadium in Perth

Inclement conditions are expected in Perth for the contest. 

Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley this week admitted Cox’s form had been "under par" so far in 2020 and that he has become a "whipping boy" of fans. 

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Neroli Meadows and Champion Data's Daniel Hoyne preview the Thursday night clash between Geelong and Collingwood

The Pies will regain powerful forward Jordan De Goey for the important game against fellow flag hopefuls after he missed last week’s clash with Hawthorn. 

Geelong will enter the match as selected. 

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