Take a look at AFL Media's top photos from the visceral ANZAC Day Eve pre-game ceremony. Photos captured by Michael Willson and Adam Trafford.

The Australian Army Band perform Crowded House's 'Better Be Home Soon'

23 Defence Force servicewomen and servicemen are highlighted before the crowd

The Creswick Light Horse arrives with the flame

FOOTBALL, THE SHRINE AND ANZAC DAY: Read more about the Creswick Light Horse and the role of the Shrine on ANZAC Day Eve.

Felix and Yvonne Sher collect the flame and light the cauldron

Felix and Yvonne were the parents of Private Gregory Sher who was tragically killed in Afghanistan in 2009. You can read more about the story of the Sher family here.

The ground pauses for the Last Post and national anthem

Melbourne and Richmond players unite and run through a shared banner