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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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 25: Nick Daicos of the Magpies poses for a photo after winning the Anzac medal during the 2023 AFL Round 06 match between the Collingwood Magpies and the Essendon Bombers at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on April 25, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Collingwood 13.12 (90) defeated Essendon 11.11 (77)

Essendon took control of the game early, kicking six goals in three quarters, as Collingwood stared down the barrel of a 28-point deficit at three-quarter time.

Calling on their new club cornerstone, Nick Daicos, the Pies kicked seven goals to zero in the fourth quarter to secure the win, including two majors from Daicos that added to his 40 disposals and nine score involvements in what was a legacy game from the 20-year-old superstar.

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