In the lead-up to Saturday afternoon’s blockbuster Richmond v Collingwood clash at the MCG, Tony Greenberg has compiled a team of players who have represented both these traditional league clubs on the field of battle throughout the past half-century.

B: Gerald Betts, Peter McCormack, Craig Stewart
HB: Kevin Morris, Neil Peart, Jamie Tape
C: Phil Walsh, Geoff Raines, Stephen Ryan
HF: Allan Edwards, David Cloke, Ross Brewer
F: Andrew Krakouer, Brian Taylor, Bob Heard
R: Graham Teasdale, John Annear, Clinton King
IC: Terry Keays, Aaron James, Rod Oborne, Wally Lovett