Collingwood have recalled struggling star forward Travis Cloke for Friday night’s clash against Fremantle at the MCG.

Cloke was dropped after just one game back with the Pies in their round 11 loss to Port Adelaide but coach Nathan Buckley confirmed on Thursday he would come back into the side along with defender Nathan Brown and young midielder James Aish.

Buckley has discussed the Eddie McGuire-Caroline Wilson furore with his players and is confident the controversy involving the club’s president hasn’t detracted from their focus as they attempt to snap a three-game losing streak.