 The old rivalry with Melbourne has faded in recent decades due to Melbourne not enjoying the same level of on-field success, however, it remains strong and is an annual scheduled fixture on the Queens Birthday public holiday.Collingwood's rivalry with Essendon has become more significant since 1995, when the first ANZAC Day clash took place.After the 2019 match, Collingwood have won this contest 15 times and Essendon 9 times, with the first match being drawn.