Collingwood are set to make four changes for Friday night's blockbuster clash against Richmond at the MCG.

Tom Browne reported on Twitter that Jamie Elliott, Josh Daicos, Matt Scharenberg and Josh Thomas will come into the side.

Veteran defender Tyson Goldsack will be overlooked, despite the Collingwood defence struggling against GWS' tall forward line last week.

Reports emerged earlier in the week that the 32-year old would play his first game for the season, however, he is set to be shunned again.

There is no news on which Pies will be cop the axe, but James Aish (shoulder) is the only forced change and Chris Mayne (knee) under an injury cloud.