Carlton have been boosted by the return of star ruckman Matthew Kreuzer and midfield recruit Matthew Kennedy for Friday night’s AFL clash with Collingwood at the MCG.

Kreuzer (groin) and Kennedy (ankle) missed last week’s loss to Gold Coast, but have been given the green light to return.

The Magpies have recalled Ben Reid and Mason Cox to face their arch rivals, but will be without injured Darcy Moore (hamstring) and Tim Broomhead (broken leg).