Collingwood’s 22-man team for its final game of the 2017 season is locked in.

Senior duo Tyson Goldsack and Brodie Grundy will return to round out the year with a clash against Melbourne on Saturday at the MCG.

They replace omitted pair Jarryd Blair and Josh Smith, who each remain in contention for a last minute call up as emergencies.

Uncapped youngster Kayle Kirby is the third emergency.

Signing on for three
Grundy’s return arrives as he confirms the signing of a new contract to remain a Magpie until the end of 2020.

The ruckman, who sat out the past two matches due to suspension, told Collingwood Media he now calls Melbourne home after leaving South Australia five years ago.

“I love the football club. I love playing here,” Grundy told Collingwood Media upon announcing his new deal.

“I really enjoy playing on the MCG and running out with my teammates. I enjoy the camaraderie I have with them.”

The 81-gamer will team with Mason Cox as they ruck against Melbourne star Max Gawn.



Brodie Grundy and Tyson Goldsack will return for the final round of the season.

Ending on the right note
Collingwood will be out to end a four-game losing streak against Melbourne this Saturday.

The Magpies last beat the Dees on the Queen’s Birthday in 2015, when Travis Cloke kicked seven goals in a 25-point victory.

That match was Collingwood’s eleventh straight without loss against Melbourne, dating back to round 20, 2007.

Collingwood v Melbourne
AFL Round 23
Saturday 26 August 2017
MCG, 1.45pm

Collingwood
B: Brayden Maynard, Lynden Dunn, Tyson Goldsack
HB: Jeremy Howe, Tom Langdon, Jack Crisp
C: Steele Sidebottom, Taylor Adams, Tom Phillips
HF: Josh Daicos, Darcy Moore, Callum Brown
F: Jamie Elliott, Ben Reid, Will Hoskin-Elliott
Foll: Brodie Grundy, Josh Thomas, Adam Treloar
Int: Matthew Scharenberg, James Aish, Tim Broomhead, Mason Cox
Emg: Jarryd Blair, Kayle Kirby, Josh Smith

IN: Tyson Goldsack, Brodie Grundy
OUT: Jarryd Blair, Josh Smith (omitted)