00:00For the members of the Australian Defence Force, it's much more than a game.
00:07My great-grandfather served in both world wars, so it's pretty special to be able to play.
00:11It's not really on Anzac Day, but to play during the week or after it, it's pretty special for me.
00:15The three branches of the ADF coming together to form the All-Stars.
00:19A unique bonding experience for the nation's servicemen.
00:22Footy being a great sport, everyone just gets around each other.
00:25Second you step onto the field, you're like family.
00:27We've been playing an exhibition match against Australia's combined emergency services.
00:31The two sides building a fierce but respectful rivalry over the last 20 years.
00:36I'm sure when we go out there it's just playing footy, but the respect between both the Aces and the ADF All-Stars is there as well.
00:41During the game, it's very hard-hidden, yeah. As soon as that fire on siren goes, we're all best buddies again.
00:46It's a special day for both sides, with players from all over the country gathering in Adelaide,
00:51sometimes meeting for the very first time.
00:54We also get to play against the Defence Force, which is a bit of an honour on Anzac Day, their day.
00:59We get to share that with them out in Adelaide Oval.
01:01The Aces team is backed by charity Mesha, which supports the mental and physical health of military and emergency services personnel.
01:09And these players are leading by example.
01:11We're hoping to break down that stigma as much as possible about speaking about your mental health.
01:15Mental health is as important as your physical health.
01:17Played as a curtain-raiser before this weekend's AFL match, this will be the 15th clash between the sides at the Adelaide Oval.
01:24But those involved hope it could get to an even bigger stage.
01:27The potential for this concept and this game to be played on the bigger stage,
01:32probably before Collingwood-Essen on the Anzac week, is certainly one that we'd be open to.
01:36Anyone with a ticket to Port Adelaide's match on Saturday is able to attend from bounce down at 1.25.
01:47We will be organized by 24.
01:48That happens.
01:50So, we need a book on Game ficar .
01:52What was your entrepreneurial choice?
01:53Where do you find out from country's point in front of a line?
01:56There's aalla of interest in opportunity for these different players to keep
01:59up in front of the mid and up Saunders.
02:01We will be smiling at Schuss Complex.
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02:06OK.
02:07I mean conversation is behind particular circumstances.
02:09What's going on?
02:10There's a distinction between those players.
02:12What can you go on?
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