ANZAC Day reminds us to pause and remember those who have served and sacrificed for our country.
As communities across Victoria come together to mark this significant occasion, it provides an important opportunity to honour the spirit of the ANZACs and reflect on the values of courage, mateship and service that continue to shape our nation.
For clubs taking part in football activities on ANZAC Day, we strongly encourage the observance of a minute’s silence and thoughtful consideration of how the significance of the day can be reflected at clubs throughout match days.
With additional leagues commencing this weekend and ongoing football facility shortages across the state, a number of matches have had to be fixtured across ANZAC Day. However, all fixtures allow ample time for those wishing to attend, reflect and commemorate at dawn services across the state.
As always, in recognition of the occasion, any clubs hosting matches that attract an entry fee will donate a portion of their takings to their local RSL branch or the ANZAC Day Proceeds Fund.
Sport has a unique ability to bring people together. Whether on the sidelines or the pitch, ANZAC Day is a powerful moment to share stories and educate younger generations within our close‑knit football communities. Football joins many other sports across the state playing their part on the day, united in respect and remembrance.
On behalf of Football Victoria, we acknowledge the service and sacrifice of all those who have served our nation. We are proud to stand with our football community in remembering them and in upholding the values they defended. We will remember them. Lest we forget.
To read more on Victorian football’s connections with war, please visit our historical archives here.