Sports
Sport has long played an important role in Anzac Day – from the cricket matches on the fields of Gallipoli to the annual Essendon v Collingwood match at the MCG.
Sport in war times
Sport’s association with war is well documented, with its use as fitness training, to boost morale and to foster allegiances within units. Take a look at its importance to troops and civilians, and how it operated in wartime.
Sport and war exhibition
Scroll through some of the sporting gems from the Australian War Memorial’s extensive collection in this Google Arts and Culture exhibition.
AFL during the First World War
While the Victoria Football League was still competitive throughout 1914 to 1918, it was not immune to the adverse effects of war on the nation.
Cricket and Australians at war
Explore this online exhibition to learn about Australia's involvement in cricket throughout conflicts from the Boer War to Afghanistan.
AFL on Anzac Day
Essendon and Collingwood first came together for the Anzac Day match in 1995 at the MCG. For over 25 years it has honoured the fallen and gripped the nation, with some truly classic matches.
Anzac Day match classic highlights
Relive some of the moments that have made Anzac Day footy so unforgettable.
Cricketers pay their respects
In 2018 and 2019, the Aussie one day squads visited remembrance sights on the Western Front and Gallipoli.
Aussies humbled by Western Front tour
Australia's one day squad honours fallen soldiers at First World War historic sites in Belgium and France.
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