Awkward moment footy star is spotted making X-rated comment during poignant Anzac Day ceremony ahead of Collingwood vs Essendon

Footy great Scott Pendlebury was caught making an X-rated comment during the moving Anzac Day pre-match ceremony at the MCG.

Collingwood met Essendon on Thursday for the annual April 25 match, which has been a staple in the Australian sporting calendar since 1995.

Pendlebury, who is second behind Bombers legend Dustin Fletcher in Anzac Day appearances, made his 16th appearance this year and lined up alongside his teammates for the ceremony before the bounce.

Part of the pre-match ceremony includes the flying of fighter jets over the stadium, causing a huge din for those in attendance.

And while Pendlebury is no stranger to this sight, he was still taken aback by the loud noise coming from above. 

During the Australian national anthem, he was seen turning to fellow Pies star Steele Sidebottom and appeared to say 'I f***ing s*** myself', referring to the planes in the sky.

In other surprising news, very few players sung the anthem, with only a handful of stars seen mouthing the words. 

But Collingwood coach Craig McRae was moved by the events that unfolded at the MCG.

'That was incredible, 'he said while choking up on Channel 7 after the ceremony. 

'Yeah, just to be there, present, quite emotional to be honest. 

'Just a privilege, you know? To be grateful to be (here) on this day. Sorry.'