Each week we're going to look at five past stars we'd love to bring back into the modern game amid the coronavirus crisis.

This week, we're bringing back five players from Collingwood's past as a gift to their footy-starved fans. We're pretty sure coach Nathan Buckley wouldn't mind these names slotting into the 22 either...

We're not necessarily picking the five best players of years past, but rather those stars still in the memory of Collingwood fans and most likely to deliver some much needed excitement. Or for a variety of other reasons, like players with unfinished business, that fill team needs or would offer good marketing revenue during these tough times.

Any returning player comes back at the peak of their powers, so no arguments about a certain middle-aged former power forward's ability to still kick it 70 metres plus.

And yes, we considered Buckley, but decided the logistics of phoning up to his box in between stints on the bench would be a little too taxing, even for Bucks.

4. Peter Daicos

Give Peter Daicos the footy and he'll kick you goals in any era. While he wouldn't need it, the delivery he'd get from Collingwood's elite modern-day midfield would prove a nightmare for the defender - try defenders - tasked with stopping the Macedonian Marvel.

In these trying times, a bit of Daicos Magic would be just what the doctor ordered. And we're sure he wouldn't make a bad mentor for the Pies' youngsters. Plus, picture him lining up alongside son Josh! (as long as he doesn't kick him out of the side).