Why is it a tradition that Collingwood and Essendon play on ANZAC day every year?

Question

Just came across my mind...

Answer 1

I like the analogy of Bombers (ANZACS) v Pies (Turks).  We all know which ones got slaughtered on the beaches (No disrespect to the true ANZACs, lest we forget).  GO PIES!!

Answer 2

Great rivalries, great tradition.

They always pulled in the biggest numbers at the ground.

Answer 3

because they are awesome teams. who cares that those two teams get to play, get over it.

Answer 4

they have the best rivalry in melbourne, look at it like this the anzacs (bombers) vs the turks (pies) no offense to any pies supporters but you guys are kind of seen as the dark side

Answer 5

Because they first played on the day in 1995 where they drew in front of around 95,000 people.  It's such a great rivalry and Collingwood, Essondon, Anzac Day has just become tradition.  

It also brings in a lot of money for the clubs and the AFL which is why no other teams have played.

If anyone has been to an Anzac Day match, it is as big as the Grand Final if not bigger.

Answer 6

Maybe they are hoping because both teams are full of p**** someone will shoot them

Answer 7

Only because they are the same two teams to play it every year.

All teams should get a crack at it, if you haven't read what i have said b4, i think if it is going to stay a big Victorian game, then the top 2 Vic teams from the previous season should get to play in the game, it would a great reward, so to speak.

Answer 8

cause there 2 vic teams.

Answer 9

Because they are 2 of the first teams in the AFL/VFL history though freo and the cats r also playing this year

Answer 10

it is tradition because collingwood and essendon are the two out of the three biggest teams. and by the way what can i say except "GOOD OLD COLLINGWOOD FOREVER,WE KNOW HOW TO PLAY THE GAME"! 154 to 81.we know who got slaughtered.hehehehehehehehhehe

come on pies!