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A motorcade of War veterans marked the opening of the Collingwood vs Essendon ANZAC day 2007 Round 5 match at the MCG in Melbourne. Image: Michael Brown

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Australian Army Band musician Deb Cotton sings the National Antham in front of players and a crowd of 90,508 before the Collingwood vs Essendon ANZAC day 2007 Round 5 match at the MCG in Melbourne. Image: Michael Brown

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The Collingwood Magpies run through their cheersquad's commemorative ANZAC Day banner after entering the field of play. ANZAC Day AFL Round 5 MCG Collingwood defeated Essendon, 25 April 2007. Image: Derrick den Hollander

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The crowd of 90,508 football fans stand for the playing of the Australian national anthem, "Advance Australia Fair". ANZAC Day AFL Round 5 MCG Collingwood defeated Essendon, 25 April 2007. Image: Derrick den Hollander

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Despite being beaten to the jump, Collingwood player Travis Cloke timed the ball much better, marked, and converted for a goal. ANZAC Day AFL Round 5 MCG Collingwood defeated Essendon, 25 April 2007. Image: Derrick den Hollander

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James Clement tries to break away from a Damien Peverill tackle during the Collingwood vs Essendon ANZAC day 2007 Round 5 match at the MCG in Melbourne. Image: Michael Brown

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Collingwood sppedster Dale Thomas outruns a tackle from Essendon's Dustin Fletcher. ANZAC Day AFL Round 5 MCG Collingwood defeated Essendon, 25 April 2007. Image: Derrick den Hollander

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Dane Swan struggles to gather the ball during the Collingwood vs Essendon ANZAC day 2007 Round 5 match at the MCG in Melbourne. Image: Michael Brown