Collingwood superstars Scott Pendlebury and Jordan De Goey will return to the side this Saturday evening when the Pies take on Hawthorn in Round 23.

Having both missed last week's win over the West Coast Eagles through injury, the pair have made quick recoveries to swiftly make their way back into the 23.

Harvey Harrison and Lachie Sullivan go out of the team that took down the Eagles on Sunday. 

With a spot in the top 10 confirmed, the Pies will be seeking another win to keep their top six hopes alive in what is the penultimate round of the home and away season.

The last time the two teams met in Round 8 ended in the only draw of 2026 so far, with both sides locked on 93 at the final siren.

Saturday night's game comes after Collingwood legend Steele Sidebottom announced on Thursday that this season would be his last at AFL level.

The two-time premiership champion will run out for his 374th match in Round 23, as he creeps closer to the top 10 for all-time games played.

Veteran Jack Crisp is set for his 278^th game in the black and white, taking over Wayne Richardson in fifth position for the most games played for Collingwood.

Forwards Lachie Shultz, Dan McStay and Tim Membrey will all be crucial on Saturday night, after kicking three goals each last week.

McStay is one of the in-form players of the competition, sitting at 41 goals for the year and leading the side's forward line strongly in the second half of the season.

The match is set to see a big crowd to flock to the MCG, with the first ball-up at 7:40pm AEST. The game will be broadcast live on Channel Seven, Fox Footy and Kayo Sports.

Match details
Hawthorn v Collingwood
Saturday 15 August
7:40pm (AEST)
MCG, Melbourne, Wurundjeri