Heritage Round (AFL)
Heritage Round was an annual round of matches in the Australian Football League in which all the teams wore throwback guernseys from their past. The first Heritage Round was in 2003 and the last was in 2007. Throwback uniforms continue to be worn by clubs on special occasions, but there is no longer a round specifically themed in this manner. Origin The concept of the Heritage Round originated from the Centenary Celebration Round, which took place in 1996, the centenary year of the VFL/AFL. 1996 VFL/AFL Centenary In recognition of the VFL/AFL reaching its 100th season the 8 original teams of the VFL played each other in Round 7, 100 years after Round 1 in the inaugural season. Essendon defeated Geelong at the MCG, while defeated Fitzroy, Collingwood lost to , and Melbourne lost to . The remaining eight clubs played in their normal jumpers, as they came into the VFL/AFL at different times, from 1908 to 1995. Matches – Round 7 May 8 – Essendon Bombers vs Geelong Cats – M.C.G. May 10 – Collingwood Magpies vs St Kilda Saints – M.C.G. May 11 – Carlton Blues vs Fitzroy Lions – Princes Park. May 11 – Melbourne Demons vs