Be sure to arrive early to help pay tribute to club legend Lou Richards when Collingwood takes on Hawthorn on Saturday night.

The MCG will be 'blacked out' as part of a one-minute reflective ceremony before the match.

It will be a big celebration of Lou's contribution to Collingwood and to football, so be sure to be seated well before the 7.25pm bounce.

The tribute will begin shortly after the team runs out at 7.05pm.

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