The tombs were once more a free and open venue, though-sadly-there were many new ones to mark the deaths of Picard's fellow defenders.
Paul Scott remains sidelined through injury and fellow defender Will Haining could miss out again with a hamstring strain.
Beckenbauer and fellow defenders man-marked Cruyff so well that the Dutch were never quite able to put their "Total Football" into full use.
"He's a fox on the field," said Blanc's fellow defender, Marcel Desailly.
By the way, this is my fellow defender of freedom.
Shane Long was a constant threat and caused plenty of problems for Wolves skipper Roger Johnson and his fellow defenders.
Luiz Carlos and his fellow defenders scored six goals, helping the team's cause.
Jeff Agoos, a fellow defender, helped Regis prepare for his citizenship exam.
Kethry and her two fellow defenders drove them ruthlessly back with a steady, carefully coordinated barrage.
The hero's fellow public defender (Paul Austin) takes a far more dispassionate view of their role.