The most iconic moments in 30 years of AFL's Anzac Day blockbuster
A wonderful tradition
Collingwood vs Essendon on Anzac Day has become the marquee game of the AFL's home-and-away season and has delivered some incredible moments over the years.
Here are 10 of the most iconic moments ahead of the 30th edition of the clash.
1995
The first Anzac Day game in 1995 delivered a packed MCG, filling everyone with confidence about Kevin Sheedy's concept.
The drawn thriller
And the first game was an iconic 111-111 draw.
Saverio Rocca was the star of the show, booting nine goals and winning the Anzac medal.
2002
The Pies won a low scoring thriller in 2002, with both teams at different points of dominant eras.
Shock medal winner
Stunningly, second gamer Mark McGough took home the Anzac Medal, finishing with 24 disposals and two goals.
2003
James Hird and Matthew Lloyd combined for 11 goals, 44 disposals and 14 marks in a dominant display in 2003.
A star is born... again
James Hird was at the peak of his powers in 2003, winning the Brownlow Medal and the Anzac Medal.
2006
In just his fourth game in the AFL, Dale Thomas flew high on Anzac Day in 2006 to take a huge screamer over Andrew Welsh.
And the Pies win another thriller
Michael Malthouse and Nathan Buckley of hold up the Anzac Day Cup after winning a back-and-forth thriller in 2006.
2009
Arguably the most iconic moment in Anzac Day history is David Zaharakis' last minute goal in 2009 in the driving rain to steal the win for the Dons.
