JORDAN Murdoch will start Friday night's must-win clash with Collingwood at the MCG in the green vest.

Murdoch was confirmed as the Cats' sub when the team sheets were handed in 90 minutes prior to the first bounce.

James Kelly, Josh Walker and Jackson Thurlow will start on the bench.

Daniel Menzel will start on the ground in his first AFL game since 2011.

CATS TEAM
Backs: Corey Enright, Tom Lonergan, Jake Kolodjashnij
Half-backs: Jed Bews, Harry Taylor, Andrew Mackie
Centres: Cory Gregson, Joel Selwood, Steven Motlop
Half-forwards: Nakia Cockatoo, Nathan Vardy, Darcy Lang
Forwards: Daniel Menzel, Tom Hawkins, Steve Johnson
Followers: Mark Blicavs, Cameron Guthrie, Jimmy Bartel
Interchange: James Kelly, Josh Walker, Jackson Thurlow

Sub: Jordan Murdoch

In: Daniel Menzel, James Kelly
Out: Josh Caddy (knee), George Horlin-Smith

NO LATE CHANGE