Revealed: Emotional reason why Darcy Moore halted Collingwood’s team song following King’s Birthday victory over Melbourne

Darcy Moore stopped Collingwood’s team celebrations after their victory over Melbourne on King’s Birthday to include a special person in the club’s anthem.

The Magpies overcame their injury problems to dominate the Demons in a 38-point win at the MCG on Monday, with the annual clash acting as a fundraiser for charity FightMND.

Neale Daniher looked on proudly as a range of celebrities took the traditional icy plunge again this year, including Nic Natanui, Sally Pearson and Pat Rafter.

The day had even more significance for Pies coach Craig McRae as his brother-in-law Patty was diagnosed with motor neurone disease last year.

‘Unfortunately, around this time last year, my brother-in-law, my wife’s brother, was diagnosed with ALS. It’s very close to home for us,” he told Channel 7 before the match.

Craig McRae’s brother-in-law, Patty, provided inspiration for the team before the game

Patty visited the Pies before the match to share some words of wisdom and Moore made sure he didn’t forget after the match by inviting him into the team’s inner circle for the team song.

“We’re missing someone… Pat, come in,” Moore was heard saying before the song.

Patty stood between Moore and Jeremy Howe and got stuck in the song.

“He came in yesterday and shared his story with us,” Howe told Triple M after the match.

‘He’s a wonderful man, it’s the first time I’ve ever met him, but you’re immediately attracted to him and his outlook on life is really good.

‘I think everyone is inspired by Neale, so a lot of people have a positive attitude towards it. He also has two beautiful children and he’s a good man, and we thought we’d bring him in for the song.”