Collingwood confirm Round 11 debutant

Collingwood will blood their first debutant of the year on Saturday, with young flanker William Hayes named to face North Melbourne.

Hayes was drafted as the 56th overall pick in last November's AFL Draft, joining Joel Cochran and Charlie West in joining the Magpies.

The teenager has played seven games for Collingwood's reserves in the VFL this year, booting seven goals as a speedy wing-forward option.

Hayes is a product of Western Australia, having enjoyed a draft season with Claremont, averaging 14.7 disposals, 3.4 inside 50s and 3.6 marks from his 10 Colts games.

The Magpies are set to make at least one change for their Round 11 match, with veteran Steele Sidebottom managed for the game.

Hayes looms as Sidebottom's likely replacement, with the veteran Magpie mostly used on the wing in last week's win over Adelaide.

Collingwood will name their 23-man squad on Thursday at 6:20pm (AEST).