Collingwood and the Brisbane Lions are taking off the gloves, once again, for a blockbuster preliminary final and a chance to take on Geelong in this year’s grand final.

It is expected to be a full house at the MCG, with thousands flocking to the ground way before the official start time.

Tune in from 4pm AEST on Channel 7 or 7plus Sport and catch all the pre-game news ahead of the official first bounce at 5.15pm.

The mouth-watering battle pits last year’s premiers against the 2023 premiers. Of course, in 2023 Collingwood played Brisbane in the grand final, and won by just four points.

The Pies start this game as favourites, with Brisbane losing their first final against Geelong and then sinking Gold Coast at the Gabba last week.

They go into the game without their dual Brownlow

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