Newly elected Cranbourne MP Pauline Richards has dusted off her footy gear, and put her money on the line to back the local footy teams.
To celebrate the start of the 2019 VFL footy season, Ms Richards has teamed up with Box Hill MP Paul Hamer in making a $100 wager, with the winner to be determined based on results at the end of the home and away season across both the VFL and VFLW competitions.
Whoever comes out on top will donate the winnings to their nominated local charity.
Casey Demons supporter Ms Richards has nominated Cranbourne Information and Support Service (CISS) as her local charity.
“CISS and their amazing staff have been providing much needed support for my local community since 1978,” she said.
“Their service provides direct aid and assistance for people in their time of need. I’m looking forward to handing over Mr Hamer’s $100 to this wonderful local service at the end of the season. Go Casey Demons!”
Long-time Hawks support Mr Hamer has nominated Blackburn-based Taralye as his local charity.
Taralye is one of the world’s leading early intervention centres for children with hearing loss and their families, and has been operating since 1968.
“I had an opportunity to meet with some of the wonderful staff and educators at Taralye earlier this year, and see first-hand what an amazing job they are doing for children with impaired hearing. Early intervention ensures hearing impaired children are given the same life opportunities in education and employment as their hearing peers”, Mr Hamer said.
“I am confident that the Casey Demons will again have a fantastic season and deliver for the south east.”
The VFL Men’s 2019 Season kicks off this weekend with a replay of the 2018 grand final – Box Hill Hawks v Casey Demons – on Sunday 7 April at the Box Hill City Oval.
The VFL Women’s 2019 Season kicks off in May, with the Hawthorn VFLW team beginning its premiership defence against NT Thunder at City Oval on Sunday 12 May, while the Casey Demons travel to Windy Hill to take on Essendon the previous day.
