Shortly after leading the Magpies to a stunning comeback triumph over Essendon on Anzac Day last year, Collingwood captain Darcy Moore managed the near impossible.
“To the veterans - there are over 600,000 veterans in this country who have returned from service - we also extend our thanks to you for your sacrifice and hope that, again, doing what we do today somehow honours your legacy and what you have done for our country. The game is important as a fixture of the competition. But the broader significance and reflection on the day ensures matches serve a commemoration rather than a celebration.
“Growing up, I knew how big the day was … and we have had a few close wins and few bigger wins. But the occasion, the build-up, is significant,” he told foxsports.com.au. Asked whether the speech was scripted, Moore said on Tuesday the words flowed from the heart and stemmed from the insight he had gleaned through his decade with Collingwood.“Our club does a really great job of helping our staff and players understand the significance of Anzac Day and what an honour and privilege it is to play on that day.
They have also heard from former players about the significance of the match and what it meant to them at the time. Brereton, a Hawthorn legend who played for the Swans and Collingwood in the twilight of his career, featured in the draw in 1995 and told the Magpies this week it was a memorable occasion for many reasons.
“When I look back at my time, I wish we had older players coming back to our club and saying, ‘This is what it means to be pulling on this jumper’. I think it is fantastic,” he said. Anzac Day match between the Essendon Bombers and the Collingwood Magpies at the MCG. Brody Mihocek of the Magpies celebrates a goal. Picture: Mark Stewart.The significance of the day respected, the match itself shapes as an important early season juncture for both clubs.
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