TRIPLE premiership player Jason Akermanis believes it is unfair for Collingwood and Essendon to hog the Anzac Day limelight.
Speaking on BigPond Sports Weekend on Saturday, the veteran Bulldogs forward said that after 16 editions it was time the AFL took the blockbuster fixture off the Pies and the Bombers and gave other clubs the chance to play in it.
"I am totally against what is happening tomorrow," Akermanis said.
"Not because it wasn't a great idea by Kevin Sheedy, but Kevin Sheedy, you don't own that idea. Anzac Day is Anzac Day.
"There must be a rotation system."
Akermanis said it was unfair that two wealthy clubs received revenue from the game, especially when several Victorian clubs were financially struggling.
Sunday's clash at the MCG has already sold out.
"If these clubs are making $1 million, do you not think that North Melbourne or a Western Bulldogs or a Melbourne, who have been struggling for many years, would love a day like that?"
He added that the match would always draw spectators, regardless of what teams were playing.
"[It] never seems to worry [the fans]," he said.
"The fans will come out. It is a huge day, it is their day [and] it is your turn. It is the Bulldogs' turn, say tomorrow versus St Kilda or whoever and you say, 'Right guys, go and play, everyone will come'.
"Both sides will come and people who just want to see the game, will see a great game on a very special day."