Two of the oldest and most decorated clubs in the league have made it a tradition to battle it out at the MCG on Anzac Day, when our country honours its fallen soldiers.
Collingwood has won the majority of the 30 matches, winning 18 to Essendon's 10 (along with two draws).
Club legends Scott Pendlebury and James Hird for Collingwood and Essendon respectively, are tied with the most Anzac Medals at three each all-time.
Here's my ranking of the top 10 Anzac Day games between the two historic clubs before they meet again on Saturday for the 31st consecutive year at the MCG.
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Essendon 12.13 (85) tied Collingwood 12.13 (85)
A close game no one saw coming, Essendon surged out to an early 19-point lead after the first quarter, before Collingwood kept it within a goal most of the game. Kyle Langford kicked back-to-back majors in the fourth to extend the lead, but missed his last one with 1.50 remaining on the clock from 30m out directly in front.
