Brendan Fevola, Guy Sebastian spark absurd 229-point turnaround
AFL legend Brendan Fevola and music icon Guy Sebastian have done the unthinkable in the wake of an investigation into a footy game.
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AFL great Brendan Fevola dug deep into his bag of tricks after pulling on the boots for one of the most struggling clubs in Victoria.
Fevola teamed up with Australian Idol winner Guy Sebastian to make a one-off appearance for VAFA Division 5 Thirds team the Masala Dandenong Football Club.
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The cellar-dwellers were coming off a 229-point thumping the week prior, but with the 623-goal kicking star in their line-up it was a different story.
Fevola was at his best in front of the big sticks as he kicked six goals to help guide Masal to the 7.13 (55) to 8.5 (53) victory over South Melbourne.
The 44-year-old was simply unstoppable anytime the ball entered the forward 50 arc as he plucked several one-handed marks.
The former Carlton and Brisbane star was rightfully given a hero’s reception by the bustling crowd as he walked off the field.
“We hoped to do better than last week — score more than seven points and not to lose by as much as 229 points,” he said.
Sebastian lined up alongside Fevola to kick start the contest before drifting into the midfield where he showed off his silky skills.
After a halftime performance for the monster crowd, Sebastian’s day ended on a sour note when he limped from the field in the fourth quarter.
The 43-year-old received treatment before having his leg wrapped up and leaving the ground on crutches.
The pair’s participation came as part of a promotion run by Fox FM’s Fifi, Fev and Nick breakfast show that offers his services to battling local clubs.
While Masala and fans were overjoyed that Fevola would be pulling on the boots for the club, the news did not go down well with several VAFA clubs, who questioned his eligibility as the amateur competition strictly prohibits any payments to players, and an investigation by VAFA was launched.
The investigation ultimately found that Fevola and Sebastian will not be paid and therefore their appearance could go ahead, with both stars reportedly willing to sign a legal document confirming the league’s findings.
A Fox FM producer said Fevola and Sebastian’s involvement was purely “a promotional exercise”.
With two stars pulling on the boots, fans from far and wide flocked through the gates to catch a glimpse of them in action.
A crowd of more than 2500 watched as the game unfolded with the club struggling to keep up with the demand.
“I have never seen anything like it,” club president William Bolch said to the Herald Sun.
“We ran out of bacon and eggs, we ran out of milk, we had to make multiple trips down to the shops to restock the canteen.
“I think today has given the club a massive spike”
Unfortunately there was no post-game celebrations for Fevola who quickly hit the road to play his regular game with the East Sunbury Football Club.
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