In its 28th edition, Tuesday's traditional Anzac Day clash between Collingwood and Essendon is shaping up to be the biggest it has ever been.
For the first time since 2000, both sides occupy spots in the top four coming into this highly anticipated match, which is expected to bring on over 90,000 supporters.
Up until this point, the Pies and Bombers have only lost one match and will be looking to continue their hot start to the 2023 season.
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The first bounce of the game between Collingwood and Essendon will be at 3:20 pm AEST, at the MCG in Melbourne.
What time is the AFL today? Collingwood vs Essendon start time
Tuesday afternoon's game between Collingwood and Essendon will begin at 3:20pm AEST.
The game will be held at the MCG in Melbourne.
| City | Sydney | Melbourne | Brisbane | Adelaide | Perth |
| Time | 3:20pm | 3:20pm | 3:20pm | 2:50pm | 1:20pm |
How to watch or livestream Collingwood vs Essendon
Channel/7Fox Footy will broadcast Tuesday afternoon's game.
Coverage on Channel 7/Fox Footy will start from 2:30 pm AEST, with first bounce scheduled for 3:20 pm AEST.
7Plus/Kayo Sports will stream the game live.
| TV Channel | Channel 7/Fox Footy |
| Live stream | 7Plus/Kayo Sports |
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Collingwood vs Essendon odds
Collingwood are favoured to win this game, paying $1.45 to Essendon's $2.75 to win per BlueBet.
Collingwood vs Essendon round 6 team lists
Collingwood's starting 22
| Full Back | Isaac Quaynor | Darcy Moore | Trey Ruscoe |
| Half Back | Brayden Maynard | Billy Frampton | John Noble |
| Centre | Steele Sidebottom | Nick Daicos | Josh Daicos |
| Half Forward | Bobby Hill | Brody Mihocek | Jamie Elliot |
| Full Forward | Beau McCreery | Jordan De Goey | Jack Ginnivan |
| Followers | Ash Johnson | Scott Pendlebury | Jack Crisp |
| Interchange | Tom Mitchell | Nathan Kreuger | Will Hoskin-Elliot |
| Oleg Markov |
INS: Jordan De Goey, Nathan Kreuger, Trey Ruscoe
OUTS: Daniel McStay (Injured), Taylor Adams (Suspended), Nathan Murphy (Injured), Tom Wilson (Sub)
Essendon's starting 22
| Full Back | Mason Redman | Brandon Zerk-Thatcher | Jordan Ridley |
| Half Back | Jake Kelly | Jayden Laverde | Andrew McGrath |
| Centre | Dyson Heppell | Darcy Parish | Sam Durham |
| Half Forward | Jye Menzie | Sam Weideman | Jye Caldwell |
| Full Forward | Archie Perkins | Jake Stringer | Nic Martin |
| Followers | Sam Draper | Dylan Shiel | Will Setterfield |
| Interchange | Kyle Langford | Will Snelling | Alwyn Davey Jnr |
| Andrew Phillips |
INS: Alwyn Davey jnr, Sam Weideman
OUTS: Harrison Jones (Omitted), Nick Hind (Sub), Zach Merrett (Suspension)
