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Players pay tribute on ANZAC Day

Players past and present pay tribute to the men and women who have served 100 years ago

Former and current Australian cricketers have paid their respects on the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli landing.

Around Australia and the world, players have turned to social media to reflect on the sacrifices made by those who served in World War I and in the armed forces.

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Commonwealth Bank Southern Stars Nicole Bolton and Elyse Villani, who attended the Camp Gallipoli sleep out in Perth, said it was important to take time to remember. 

“ANZAC Day means reflecting on the many different meanings of war and appreciating the service and sacrifices made,” Villani said.

“I had two great grandfathers who both served in World War I and were wounded in France. I also have a great uncle who served in World War II, my uncle who was the first ever male nurse in the navy and then went across to the army and served in Afghanistan and Sudan.”

Bolton said ANZAC Day was a time to recognise hard work and sacrifice, and "for people from all parts of Australia and New Zealand to remember those that have gone before us”.