The traditional Anzac Day clash between Collingwood and Essendon has always been more than four premiership points.

Anzac Day at the MCG!

Essendon took the lead in the third term but the Pies pushed away from there to win an Anzac Day blockbuster in front of more than 92,000 fans.

Less than a day earlier McGough had won the Anzac Day Medal in just his second AFL game. In near-torrential conditions, the right-footer collected 24 disposals in Collingwood’s 33-point win.