7.40pmFast start for CatsBy We’re only six or so minutes in, and this is already looking like a high-standard game, worthy of a final.The Cats drew first blood through Shannon Neale, who took a big contested grab deep in the forward line after a clean centre break from the opening bounce.As expected, Oisin Mullin has the job on Nick Daicos, and Ed Allan is shadowing Bailey Smith.7.39pmAnalysis: Who’s matched up with who?By Mark O’Connor has the job on Jordan De Goey tonight, while, predictably, Oisin Mullin has Nick Daicos, who has already grabbed three touches in one passage of play. Oli Wiltshire is off with the doctors.7.33pmAnalysis: Is this a footy game, or a nightclub? By OK, so Collingwood runs out to Karen O up front for Yeah Yeah Yeahs singing Heads Will Roll followed by the Cats’ Zombie Nation. It’s like walking into a nightclub at 1am and thinking what am I doing here? The traditional theme song has disappeared pre-game tonight.There were pre-game fireworks for Collingwood’s clash with Geelong.Getty Images7.31pmEarly coin toss, no team songsBy There’s a different build-up to the game tonight.The toss took place in the press conference room, which is between the two clubs’ change rooms.Instead of both clubs running onto the field about 10 to 15 minutes before the game, they’re entering the arena about two to three minutes before the first siren.The floodlights are off in the MCG, replaced by lights from mobile phones.The coin toss took place in the rooms about an hour before the game, as opposed to just before out on the field.AFL Photos7.21pmWhy Gorringe is a Pie for the nightBy Social media star Dan Gorringe has gone full Collingwood nuffy areas tonight.The former Carlton and Gold Coast ruckman is a Blues fan, but he lost a bet with his friend and Magpies superstar Nick Daicos, who emerged triumphant when the two arch rivals played a fortnight ago.To honour the bet, Gorringe has to sit in the Magpies cheer squad – and tonight is the night.Daniel Gorringe in a full Collingwood get-up, including face paint.AFL Photos7.09pmWho will win and why?By I’ve gone with the Cats tonight, but I’m far from confident.As any listeners to our tipping pod will be aware, this is very much a 50-50 game, or what we call in the tipping business as a swing game.Both sides have star players unavailable, but Brayden Maynard’s absence swayed me to the Cats. He’s extremely important, both spiritually and tactically, to the Pies.Jeremy Cameron plays well against the Pies, so his absence will be keenly felt, though he had struggled before his shoulder injury. Max Holmes’ absence places a lot of pressure on Bailey Smith, who provides the run from stoppage for the Cats. I’m expecting the Pies to send Ed Allan to him.You can get all our expert tipsters’ calls here7.06pmNo late changes for either sideBy We’ve got about half an hour until the first siren.Both clubs will go in as selected last night.In case you missed it, the Pies made one change to the side that was so impressive last week in Adelaide. Forward Lachie Schultz comes in after overcoming his ankle issue to replace injured defender Brayden Maynard, who will be a huge loss for the Pies. Jordan De Goey was under a cloud a few days ago due to illness, but he will take his place in the 23.The Cats have recalled Jack Martin to take Patrick Dangerfield’s spot in the forward line. The Cats say Dangerfield could have played if needed but have taken the safer option off a six-day break.7.01pmWelcomeBy Hello everyone, I’m Andrew Wu, thanks for joining me tonight for our coverage of the blockbuster at the MCG between Collingwood and Geelong.This is as big as it gets for a game in July. Both clubs are locks for the top 10 but it’s difficult to see the loser tonight make the six. You’d have to get very creative with your ladder predictors to get them in.And if you’re starting the finals from the wildcard slots, it’s a long way to the flag.Bailey Smith and Nick Daicos in the build-up to the MCG blockbuster.Getty Images1 of 1