By KRISTEN ALEBAKIS
THE EJ Whitten Foundation is gearing up for its annual Legend’s Match, with a host of former premiership stars, Brownlow medallists and fan favourites lacing up the boots once again.
The game will see rivals Victoria take on the All-Stars on September 2 at Etihad Stadium, with a big crowd expected to enjoy the thrills and spills of some of the games greats.
The blockbuster match will be played live across the country on Channel 7, Foxtel and Telstra, the host broadcaster of the AFL premiership season.
Radio stations Triple M, 3AW and Croc Media will also cover the game.
Currently the Victorian team leads the win-loss ratio 10 to nine, with one draw played out.
While the game will be a fantastic footy spectacle, the game isn’t just about the stars of yesterday putting on a show, it is also about raising funds and awareness of Men’s Health and Prostate Cancer.
EJ Whitten Foundation’s executive director Ted Whitten Jr said the foundation was formed in 1955 in memory of his larger than life father Ted Whitten Snr.
He said the foundation is a leading player in the promotion of Men’s Health and Prostate Cancer awareness.
“Most men are traditionally reluctant to go to the doctor and need to be reminded regularly that early detection and diagnosis particularly with Prostate Cancer is the way to stay on top of any untimely illness that may occur,” Whitten said.
“We hope to make the Trading Post.com E.J.Whitten Legends Game bigger and better than ever and potentially save many lives along the way.”
Whitten said the Legends Match wasn’t the only way the community could get involved with foundation.
He said the ‘Time to Test’ initiative was another way local footy clubs could get the word out.
“The Time to Test Awareness program is aimed at men who are approaching 50 years of age and is designed to remind them that they need to commence an annual health and Prostate check-up not just for Prostate Cancer but for all the other things that can go wrong in a man’s life as he is getting older,” Whitten said.
“WRFL Clubs can get involved in the program by promoting the message to their players and by displaying the Time to Test posters in their clubrooms.”
For more information on how you can get involved with the EJ Whitten Foundation or to make a donation visit www.ejwhittenfoundation.com.au
The TradingPost.com EJ Whitten Legends Game will be played on Friday, September 2 at Etihad Stadium. The game will begin at 7.30pm.
Tickets for the match can be purchased through Ticketmaster or at the game.
Mr Whitten is encouraging those involved with the WRFL and football in the west to get behind the match.
“We would encourage all football supporters to get behind the game and the cause and attend if possible, or at the very least watch it live on television,” he said.
Last Modified on 26/08/2016 10:08