COLLINGWOOD has held on to win a tremendous contest and beat North Melbourne by 16 points at Etihad Stadium in Sunday's twilight fixture.

TIMING could be right for a change of captain at Collingwood with ace midfielder Scott Pendlebury the prime contender to take over as on-field leader.

COLLINGWOOD officials have rewarded the brave career resurrection of exciting forward Andrew Krakouer and premiership utility Brent Macaffer with new contracts.