The Sherrin is being polished, excitement is mounting, and preparations are well underway as Sydney gets ready to host its first Reclink Community Cup at Henson Park, Marrickville on Sunday March 18.
This family-friendly fun day out which will see music and entertainment industry personnel battle it out in an AFL match against local musicians all in the name of raising funds for Reclink Australia.
It’s Sydney’s turn to embrace an event which in Melbourne has been running for 20 years to assist the disadvantaged via the fundraising efforts of the community, and has become a fixture on the event calendar for thousands of Melbournians.
On Sunday March 18, the Sydney Sailors and the Western Walers will take to the football field fighting for the honour of the inaugural Reclink Community Cup.
The Sydney Sailors team will consist of music & entertainment industry personnel, including many Sydney Swans personalities, and will be captained by Adam Spencer, (ABC Sydney Radio). Players include Alex Dyson & Tom Ballard from Triple J’s Breakfast, Scott Dooley (The Project, Channel 10), Merrick Watts (Triple M), Ryan Fitzgerald & Wippa (Nova), Neil Cordy (ex-Sydney Swans), Mike Willesee Jr (Sky News), Scott Fitzsimmons & Kris Swales (Drum Media), Max Easton (The Brag), actor/musician Rhys Muldoon, plus a host of more including 2SER and FBi Radio announcers.
The Western Walers will be made up of Sydney’s musicians and music industry personnel and will be captained by Dan Sultan, Damien Lovelock, (Co-captain), Anthony Field (The Wiggles), Sam Worrad (the Holy Soul), Cec Condon (The Mess Hall), Joel Beeson (Philadelphia Grand Jury), Geordie Malone (Kira Puru & The Bruise) and many more.
“To contemplate the honour of captaining the Sydney Sailors - this proud club - with such a rich history - to look down upon this jumper and think of those who have worn it before, who have strove beyond pain, beyond feeling, beyond fear, all for the sake of the …Sorry - what’s the colour again … red and white … ok… of the red and white. Bring it on,” said the Sydney Sailors captain Adam Spencer.
Whilst the footy match will be the centrepiece, there will also be musical entertainment provided by bands throughout the day on this family friendly fun day.
Food and beverages will be available, there will be activities for kids and entry is $10 for adults with children under 15 free. Please note this is a smoke free event.
2012 Reclink Community Cup
Sunday March 18
Sydney Sailors v Western Walers
Henson Park, Marrickville
Sydways Map 73 G14
Gates open 12 noon
Live music kicks off from 12 noon
2pm - Reclink Community Cup match commences
To download the flyer for the Reclink Community Cup, please click here.
