See below the AFL’s running sheet for Monday’s Anzac Day match between Essendon and Collingwood, to be played at the MCG.

1.20pm-1.40pm
Royal Australian Navy Band

1.40pm-1.55pm
Preliminary on-field warm-up opportunity

1.55pm-2.15pm
Anzac Day Presentation includes:
- Presentation of Match Footballs
- Scoreboard piece
- Performance by feature artist
- Tribute to Veterans including motorcade lap of honour
- Performance by The Diggers

2.10pm
Essendon and True Value Solar FanCam photo.
Be in your seat to ensure you are part of an AFL first- a 360 degree, high resolution photo of 100,000 fans attending ANZAC Day at the MCG.

2.15pm-2.20pm
Arena clear – set Cheer Squads

2.19pm
Display of Cheer Squad Banner

2.21pm
Umpires enter on cue

2.22pm
Collingwood enters on cue
 
2.25pm
Essendon enters on cue
 
2.32pm
Catafalque Guard in pre-set position
 
2.33pm
-Teams and umpires in position for Observance Ceremony
-Guard introduced and slow march from pre-set position
-Guard turns outward and rest on arms

The Ode
The Last Post
Minute silence
The Rouse – flags raised

National Anthem by Able Seaman Musician Damien Dowd and Able Seaman Musician Stephanie Hutchison from the Royal Australian Navy Band

2.38pm
At conclusion of the National Anthem:
 
 
2.40pm
Match commences
 
3.45pm (approx)
Half-time Interval:
 
5.15pm (approx)
On-field post match presentation of Anzac Day Medal and Trophy by President of the RSL (Victorian Branch), David McLachlan. Both teams to stay on-field during the presentation.