AFL greats Robert Harvey and Anthony Rocca to join Ivanhoe footballers and cricketers in bushfire relief fundraiser
Robert Harvey and Anthony Rocca are set to take the crease in a T20 to help Ivanhoe cricketers and footballers raise much-needed funds for Victorian bushfire relief.
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AFL greats Robert Harvey and Anthony Rocca will be pulling on the pads as guest stars in a T20 match under lights at Ivanhoe Park next month.
The match, to be held on Sunday, February 16 at Ivanhoe Park, is being hosted by Ivanhoe footballers and cricketers and aims to raise funds for Victoria’s bushfire relief efforts.
The match will be officiated by VSDCA umpires and feature a video review system, which will allow supporters of the two teams to try and outbid each other for LBW dismissals to be overturned.
Ivanhoe Saints Cricket Club president Mark Dixon is confident the cricketers will prevail and encouraged interested spectators to get along early.
“It’s a good cause and a bit of fun, but it could be a one-sided game,” he joked.
Ivanhoe Amateurs Football Club president Rob Pearce said he expected the footballers – male and female – would provide more than a challenge given that some have played both sports.
It is the first time the Hoers have joined their Ivanhoe Park co-tenants for a charity event and it’s hoped local residents will also show their support for the initiative.
“We’re a community club and this is all about giving locals a chance to contribute to the bushfire relief effort and also enjoy the fun of a unique T20 game at our excellent facilities under lights,” Pearce said.
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The fundraiser begins at 5pm and spectators are encouraged to donate a gold coin as entry fee. Food and drinks will also be available, along with auction items to bid on.
All proceeds will be donated to the Victorian Bushfire Appeal.
Harvey, a dual Brownlow medallist and senior assistant coach at Collingwood, played 383 games for St Kilda between 1988-2008. He represented Victoria eight times and was selected as an All-Australian eight times.
He is the grandson of former Australian Test cricketer Merv Harvey and grand-nephew of Neil Harvey, one of Australia’s greatest ever batsmen and a member of Don Bradman’s Invincibles of 1948.
Rocca played 220 games for Collingwood between 1997-2009, kicking 404 goals, and had 22 games for Sydney in 1995-96. He is Collingwood’s defensive development coach.
For more information, contact IAFC president Rob Pearce (0438 378 348) or Ivanhoe Saints president Mark Dixon (0423 395 699)