Anzac Day footy: Every Collingwood and Essendon player rated

Zach Merrett won the Anzac Medal after racking up 31 disposals, but was his teammate more deserving of the award? We rate every player from the Pies and Dons draw here.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – APRIL 23: Zach Merrett of the Bombers and Darcy Moore of the Magpies pose with the Anzac Day trophy during an Essendon Bombers And Collingwood Magpies Anzac Day Media Opportunity at RAAF Base Point Cook on April 23, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

Stages don’t get much bigger than the MCG on Anzac Day.

It is an occasion where reputations have been forged and some of the greatest memories have Collingwood and Essendon supporters have taken place.

Josh Barnes analyses the performances of every player involved in this year’s Anzac Day blockbuster and names those who starred and flopped on a thrilling draw.

See his verdicts and have your say below.

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Originally published as Anzac Day footy: Every Collingwood and Essendon player rated