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Anna Harrington

Thirty years on, Anzac Day blockbuster as big as ever

Nick Daicos will step up to lead Collingwood in the big Anzac Day clash with Essendon at the MCG. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Thirty years after Essendon and Collingwood played out an enthralling draw in the first Anzac Day blockbuster, one thing has become clear: expect the unexpected.

On Anzac Day 1995, Collingwood's Saverio Rocca starred, thousands of fans were locked out of the sold-out MCG and the two teams couldn't be split.

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