Guard of honour

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A ceremonial Guard of honour is a military practice to honour the fallen in war and a ceremony for public figures who have died.

It is also a practice in sport.

In football (soccer), teams show their appreciation to the champions of their own division, it involves the players applauding the league winners as they appear onto the pitch. For example, in the 2004-05 season, Manchester United performed one for the league winners Chelsea. Newcastle United also performed one on the last day of the season for Chelsea.

In Australian rules football, players will often form a guard of honour for those who are leaving the field after a landmark game or on their retirement game. For example, Melbourne Football Club and Essendon Football Club formed a guard in 2005 to honour Indian Ocean tsunami victim Troy Broadbridge. Collingwood Football Club and North Melbourne Football Club formed a guard of honour in 2006 for retiring player Saverio Rocca, who forged a successful goalkicking career at both clubs.

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