Collingwood have added a host of big-name players ahead of ahead of their clash with the Gold Coast SUNS at Metricon Stadium this Saturday.

Recruit Daniel Wells is one of four changes as he makes his return from injury to play his 250th AFL game.

The midfielder has missed the past four games and his inclusion will help combat a strong Gold Coast midfield that has the likes of Gary Ablett, Michael Rischitelli and Aaron Hall returning.

READ: Rischitelli makes his senior return

Key position players Darcy Moore and Jeremy Howe also come into the team having overcome injury.

Jarryd Blair is the fourth inclusion, with the small forward in line to notch up his 150th AFL game.

Midfielder Levi Greenwood will miss the game due to suspension, while Tim Broomhead, Mason Cox and Josh Smith have all been omitted.

Collingwood Round 17 AFL Premiership team

B: Jeremy Howe, Lynden Dunn, Tom Langdon
HB: Jack Crisp, Tyson Goldsack, Brayden Maynard
C: Steele Sidebottom, Scott Pendlebury, Will Hoskin-Elliott
HF: Josh Thomas, Ben Reid, Travis Varcoe
F: Jamie Elliott, Darcy Moore, Alex Fasolo
FOLL: Brodie Grundy, Daniel Wells, Adam Treloar
INT: Jordan De Goey, Jarryd Blair, Matthew Scharenberg, Taylor Adams

EMG: Rupert Wills, Josh Smith, Mason Cox

IN: Jarryd Blair, Jeremy Howe, Darcy Moore, Daniel Wells
OUT: Levi Greenwood (suspended), Tim Broomhead, Mason Cox, Josh Smith