Bugler John Mansfield at an empty MCG. (Photo: AFL Photos)

A special service and broadcast of the traditional Anzac Day ceremony will be shown below at 1pm AEST.

The Bombers are calling on all fans to stand and pay their respects, putting on their red and black colours and walking out to their yards, driveways or balconies during the ode and Last Post, posting their pictures on social media using the hashtag #StandTo.

Essendon and Collingwood were today set to meet in their 26th annual Anzac Day, a tradition that began in 1995.

You can support war veterans and their families during a challenging time by donating to the Anzac Appeal.

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