The ANZAC Day Eve and ANZAC Day matches at the MCG honour all who have worn our country’s uniform in service.
These two games are revered for capturing the significance of the occasion, and honouring the Australian service men and women who have fought for our country.During the pre-game ceremonies at both matches, two of the most powerful sounds in football can be identified - the sound of silence before the observance of the Last Post, followed by the incredible roar of the crowd.
Melbourne hosts Richmond on ANZAC Day Eve with a pre-game ceremony paying tribute to current service men and women, veterans and family members of the Australian Defence Force.
Lights will be dimmed in honour of the ANZACs, with the pre-game ceremony to include a moment of silence and the lighting of the cauldron.
On ANZAC Day, Collingwood and Essendon meet for the traditional annual fixture, with up to 90,000 fans expected to attend.
The Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC) takes the opportunity to recognise members who served for our country.
The MCC has been represented nobly in two world wars by members who contributed to the ANZAC legend in The Great War (1914- 1918) and World War II (1939 – 1945).
In World War II, 2415 Members (out of about 8300) were in uniform.
Of these, 141 lost their lives On Active Service; five others, all civilians, were also killed. At the start of World War I, the MCC had 5449 Members. This 1914-18 Roll of Honour contains 137 names.
ANZAC DAY EVE MATCH DAY PROCEEDINGS
6.55pm: Lighting of the Cauldron7.05pm: Observance Ceremony
7.10pm: Joint team banner run through
7.25pm: Match start
ANZAC DAY MATCH DAY PROCEEDINGS
1.45pm: Army Band performance2.25pm: Motorcade of veterans
2.35pm: Headline Entertainment - Augie March
3.00pm: Roulettes flyover
3.07pm: Observance Ceremony
3.18pm: Coin toss