Collingwood helped recognise the induction of over 2,600 people as Australia's newest citizens in a ceremony held at the MCG on Saturday afternoon. 

The Magpies have partnered with the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) to host the Australian citizenship ceremony at the iconic stadium.

Two Magpies who have journeyed to Australia from their homeland, Harry O’Brien (Brazil) and Shae McNamara (United States of America), welcomed a small group of new citizens to the MCG on the preceding Thursday.

"Over the last seven months living in Melbourne I have come to love this city and country," McNamara told Collingwoodfc.com.au.

"It's clear why there are so many people who want to live in Australia and call themselves Australian.

"I have come to understand why Melbourne always features in discussions regarding the most livable cities in the world."

Sudanese-born David Majok Majuch (pictured), 31, a Melbourne accounting student, was shown around the grounds of the MCG by O'Brien and McNamara. David’s long and winding road to Australia began in 1987 when he left his war-torn homeland for a refugee camp.

"In 2006, I finally made it to Melbourne. I found this city totally different to what I knew, and challenging. But on arrival I was helped to settle into society easily. I thank Melbourne for that,” Mr Majok Majuch said.

More than four million people have chosen to become Australian citizens since the first citizenship ceremony in 1949.

Collingwood prides itself on supporting the community, both established and new, and looks forward to working with the DIAC in the future.