Collingwood midfielder Adam Treloar is excited to see what Jamie Elliott can do as essentially a new player in the Pies’ forward line.

The Magpies had one of the most dynamic forward groups of 2018, with Jordan de Goey, Will Hoskin-Elliott, Jaidyn Stephenson and Josh Thomas all kicking 35 goals or more.

They also had Brody Mihocek (29 goals) and Mason Cox (25) break into their best 22 and develop into important players.

Elliott won Collingwood’s goal kicking in 2015 and 2017, but has struggled with various injuries. Treloar believes a fully fit Elliott will be tough to stop this year.

“We get to have almost a brand new player in Jamie Elliott back,” Treloar told SEN’s KB and the Doc.

“I think he showcased how much of an x-factor he is in the JLT Series games where he had five to 10 minute bursts where he really dominated and he puts on that forward half pressure really well.”

Jordan Roughead will likely play his first game as a Pie on Friday night and Treloar said the new-look Pies defence should have plenty of depth.

“The beauty about Roughy is he’s come in and fit in straight away. He’s bought into how we want to play and that’s what he’s showed in the JLT games,” Treloar said.

“(Lynden) Dunn is still a couple of weeks away, he got the all clear a couple of weeks ago to fully train, so that’s awesome for him.

“We’re excited to see how Darcy (Moore) goes, he’s obviously very strong overhead, very athletic, takes the game on, he’s a great kick, a good decision maker, so it’s exciting.”

Collingwood face Geelong on Friday night to kick off their 2019 campaign.