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

B:  Gerald Betts, Peter McCormack, Peter Francis

HB:  Kevin Morris, Neil Peart, Stephen Ryan

C:  Phil Walsh, Geoff Raines, Terry Keays

HF:  Allan Edwards, David Cloke, Ross Brewer

F:  Wally Lovett, Brian Taylor, Bob Heard

R:  Graham Teasdale, John Annear, Clinton King

IC:  Mick Erwin, Aaron James, Rod Oborne, Noel Lovell