Cloke replaces Lockyer in Flagpies' line-up for blockbuster against the Blues

Is centre half-forward Travis Cloke a walk-up start for Collingwood's line-up for the blockbuster against Carlton at the MCG on Saturday?

Not if you asked coach Michael Malthouse on Wednesday.

"I don't make guarantees ... not on a Wednesday," Malthouse said at a special breakfast to promote the big game.

Cloke has missed the past two games because of suspension.

The Flagpies have demolished St Kilda and Richmond at the 'G in the games Cloke has been sidelined.

But Cloke does infact return to the line-up for the big game which is certain to attract a bumper crowd.

He replaces Tarkyn Lockyer, who struggled to have an impact in the win over the Tigers.

He dropped a couple of chest marks in the first quarter.