DREAM Team assistant coach Neale Daniher says the opportunity to knock off the 'Big V' is one of the driving forces behind the team's push for victory at the MCG on Saturday night.    

Speaking from his own state-based experience, Daniher, who fronted a media conference with opposing assistant Kevin Sheedy at Telstra Dome on Monday, said the opportunity to defeat Victoria would instantly forge a team spirit among the group.

"I've been through that with the Allies and I coached them for two years and we had some success with that concept. We didn't seem to have too many problems, [as] the focus is knocking the Vics off at home," Daniher said.

"I was involved in New South Wales when we beat the Vics at the SCG and that Victorian guernsey seems to bring the best out - no matter where you are from - and I can explain it.

"When I was playing for New South Wales, that 'Big V' guernsey used to belt us and in a lot of ways, a lot of these kids, who are now men have played against the 'Big V' as juniors. We're trying to get one back here."

Daniher said the Dream Team players understood the match was a potential once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and it was "not going to let Chris Judd and [Gary] Ablett just run around the park".

"For the Dream Teamers, to be recognised as the best in the land and playing against the best, there has got to be some individual ego in it as well and you'd like to pit yourself against the very best and perform," Daniher said.

"Because it is a one-off and it may never happen again, that adds an edge to it for the players."