Eddie McGuire reveals the shocking reason the AFL tried to end one of Aussie footy's most treasured traditions on the sporting calendar
23-04-2025 07:57 via dailymail.co.uk

Eddie McGuire reveals the shocking reason the AFL tried to end one of Aussie footy's most treasured traditions on the sporting calendar

On Friday, Essendon will take on Collingwood in the Anzac Day clash at the MCG - but it could have looked very different if the AFL got its way a few years ago.
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