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Merrett wanted more time, McRae backs AFL draw

AFL Zach Merrett Essendon Collingwood Craig McRae Brad Scott

Essendon and Collingwood players run through the joint banner ahead of their Anzac Day clash. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Essendon captain Zach Merrett says he would have relished extra time to decide a winner on Anzac Day, while Collingwood coach Craig McRae felt a draw was the right result at the end of a gripping contest.

Almost three decades on from their fabled 1995 draw, the Bombers and Magpies played out another instant classic at the MCG on Thursday.

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