THIS Sunday, the Carlton Reserves will take on Coburg in what will also be the annual Vicki Cleary Day.

An annual VFL match hosted by the Lions, Vicki Cleary Day is in honour of Vicki Cleary, the sister of Coburg champion Phil, who was murdered by her ex-boyfriend on 26 August 1987.

First taking place in 2017 against then-Carlton VFL affiliate the Northern Blues, the purpose of Vicki Cleary Day - in the words of the cause’s website - is “to not only honour the women killed by men, but to raise awareness about the extent of violence against women”.

It’s fitting that Carlton is involved in this year’s game, making the short trip down Sydney Road to the venue - a trip the Cleary family know all too well, growing up as Blues supporters.

Vicki’s brother Phil has been an active campaigner to end violence against women in the last four decades, and was present at the inaugural Run For Respect this year, supporting the flagship Carlton Respects community initiative.

The Blues - who will also wear their orange socks synonymous with the Carlton Respects program - will join with Coburg at 12:50pm to remember Vicki and all the women lost.

“I would love to see Carlton and Coburg supporters fill the Coburg ground on Sunday, and stand in solidarity with all women as we pause for a moment of silence at 12:50pm,” Phil Cleary said.