It may have been Collingwood v Collingwood, but make no mistake. These men were out there to perform at their best.

Stars of the Black and White, new recruits and forgotten faces combined on Wednesday evening as the Magpies competed against each other at the Holden Centre.

Jamie Elliott, Matt Scharenberg and Jackson Ramsay all successfully returned from long-term injuries, while the likes of Scott Pendlebury, Adam Treloar and Taylor Adams went about business in a elite, albeit expected fashion.

Michael Willson from AFL Photos was in attendance to capture all the action. View a collection of his best photos in the gallery below.



Just one hand required. 211cm Mason Cox makes the footy look like a tennis ball.



Time and space for a star. Adam Treloar was in trademark form through the middle of the ground.



The all-important ruck battle. Brodie Grundy takes on Mason Cox.



What knee injury? Jackson Ramsay back at full strength and loving it.



No stopping the captain. Scott Pendlebury breaks away.



Taylor Adams launches into a kick forward. Adams was noted as one of the best players on the ground.



A sight all Magpie fans can enjoy. Jamie Elliott's return to the field was a successful one.



34-degree heat will do that to ya. Darcy Moore takes a breather.



Welcome Wellsy. Daniel Wells gets down and dirty in his first game in Black and White.



A moment of reflection for Elliott as he spends time on the interchange bench.



Tom Phillips (background) knows it... this Josh Daicos kick is destined for the goals.



Another touch for the young man. Assistant coach Brenton Sanderson said after the game that Daicos resembled his father Peter on the field on Wednesday.



A moment this young man can tell his friends about. Jamie Elliott signs jumpers post game.



Happy fans, happy coach. Nathan Buckley mingles with the crowd post game.