Collingwood defender Wil Parker will play his first VFL match of 2026 on Good Friday when he faces Coburg at Barry Plant Park.

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Parker, who missed last week’s season opener as the AFL side’s travelling emergency in their win over the GIANTS will be a handy inclusion for VFL Senior Coach Matthew Lokan’s side as they look to secure their maiden win of the season.

Parker is among 15 AFL-listed players named for Collingwood, with defender Reef McInnes continuing to increase his minutes following last week’s first official return since rupturing his ACL in 2025.

Forward Harvey Harrison is fit and ready to go despite an injury scare last week when he came off early against the GIANTS and will suit up alongside the likes of 2025 AFL draftees Zac McCarthy and Jai Saxena.

Charlie West and Noah Howes will both play a key role in the forward line with the pair each kicking two majors last week, while off-season recruit Jack Buller – who had 21 disposals and eight clearances against the GIANTS – will look impress again. 

VFL recruit and former Melbourne AFL player Taj Woewodin has been named for his first game for the black and white, with the son of former Demon and Pie Shane named in the forward pocket.

Midfielder Ed Allan, who is a late out in the side after being recalled to the AFL side in last night's clash with Brisbane, will be replaced by 2026 leader Max Mahoney who comes in for his first clash of 2026.

Will Hayes and Lachie Sullivan will also miss the clash after being recalled to senior duties in the Pies’ AFL clash with the Lions last night.

Charles McCartin, Josh Browne, Tadhg McCarthy, Josh Bennetts, Harry Mahoney and Xavier Laverty will serve as emergencies for the clash.

Smithy’s VFL Round 3
Coburg v Collingwood
Friday 3 April, 1:05pm (AEDT)
Barry Plant Park, Coburg (Wurundjeri)