Fremantle hosts Geelong under lights for the annual Len Hall Game on Friday 25 April at Subiaco Oval with the ANZAC Day ceremony beginning at 6.20pm before bouncedown at 6.40pm.

This is the 13th Len Hall Game and the club is proud once more to recognise our Australian War Veterans, the men and women who served their country fearlessly and courageously and we remember the sacrifice of those who did not return from war.

The Len Hall Game is named in honour of WA’s last Gallipoli veteran Len Hall, 1897-1999, a member of the 10th Light Horse Regiment and one of the last men to leave Gallipoli. Len enlisted in August 1914 and saw service at Gallipoli and in the Middle East at Beersheeba. Len was born in May 1897 just one day after the very first VFL football match. In this year’s ceremony, we will pay special tribute to legacy of Len Hall as well as the 10th Light Horse Regiment.

The ceremony will also recognise and pay tribute to the discovery of the HMAS Sydney. World War II veteran Mr. Tom Fisher who served on the HMAS Sydney and was drafted off three weeks before the attack to join HMAS Hobart in the Mediterranean will also be honoured.

The ceremony will start with the Ode, read by Mr Arthur Tims, then the playing of The Last Post. The Last Post and Reveille will be played today by Chief Petty Officer Musician Ted Taite on bugle.

After the playing of the Last Post, everyone will observe a minute’s silence that will be followed by Reveille, then the National Anthem.

The Flame of Remembrance will also be lit in honour of those service men and women who can no longer be with us. The coin toss will be done by a member of Len Hall’s family.

The club encourages all members and supporters to get to the ground in plenty of time to be part of the commemorative service. The Len Hall Game ceremony begins at 6:20pm sharp and concludes with the National Anthem just before bouncedown.

The award winning ceremonies have become a tradition for the club ensuring the spirit of Lest We Forget carries on.

The 13th annual Len Hall Game order of proceedings:

6.20pm Two drummer to centre of ground

6.22pm The Light Horse Brigade will be recognised with a tributary video.

6.23pm Veterans march with flags and member of the Light Horse Brigade are recognised.

6.24pm Lighting of the Flame of Remembrance

6.27pm Veteran march concludes

6.29pm Geelong enters and runs through banner

6.32pm Fremantle enters and runs through banner

6.36pm The Navy Band March

6.37pm Players and umpires line up on the sides of the centre square facing flame

6.37pm Veterans and cadets line up in front of race

6.38pm The Ode, recited by Mr Arthur Timms

They shall not grow old, as we that are left to grow old;
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.

6.39pm Last Post- performed by Ted Taite

The Last Post historically has been used to signify the end of the day. It is played during commemorative ceremonies to serve as a tribute to the dead.

6.40pm One minute silence

One minutes silence is held to reflect on the significance of the day and a sign of respect.

6.41pm Reveille- performed by Ted Taite

In major ceremonies, the Last Post is normally followed by Rouse except at the Dawn Service when the Reveille is played. Historically, Reveille woke the soldiers at dawn.

6.42pm National Anthem ‘Advance Australia Fair’

‘Advance Australia Fair' is the national anthem of Australia. A revised version of a late nineteenth century patriotic song, it was officially declared the national anthem on 19 April 1984.

‘Advance Australia Fair’
Australians all let us rejoice,
For we are young and free;
We've golden soil and wealth for toil;
Our home is girt by sea;
Our land abounds in nature's gifts
Of beauty rich and rare;
In history's page, let every stage
Advance Australia Fair.
In joyful strains then let us sing,
Advance Australia Fair.
Beneath our radiant Southern Cross
We'll toil with hearts and hands;
To make this Commonwealth of ours
Renowned of all the lands;
For those who've come across the seas
We've boundless plains to share;
With courage let us all combine
To Advance Australia Fair.
In joyful strains then let us sing,
Advance Australia Fair.

6.43pm Coin toss by Karen Hall (a member of Len Hall’s family)

6.45pm Bouncedown

Lest We Forget.