Canberras favourite footy teams launch appeal
21/01/05: Its the game every Canberra footy fan has been waiting for. Its the Raiders versus the Brumbies
league versus union
and itll take place on a cricket pitch!
The Canberra Raiders and Brumbies Rugby launched the HOWZAT! Cross-Code Charity Appeal today, which the two clubs are aiming to make an annual event.
This years cricket match will be held at West Belconnen Leagues Club in Kippax on Tuesday, February 1, with all funds raised going towards the Asian Tsunami Relief.
The 20-overs-a-side match will have modified rules, to ensure plenty of runs and entertainment for the crowd. Selected players will also be wearing microphones for running commentary.
A load of Canberra and national sporting identities have already confirmed their attendance, ranging from Olympic gold medalists to world-class cricketers. Some have volunteered to jump in on the action for a few overs.
There will be autograph tents for fans to meet their favourite players and guest celebrities. Brumbies and Raiders merchandise and memberships will be available, with 10 per cent of sales going to charity.
I dont think the quality will be as good as we saw in the Rest of the World game recently, but Im sure therell be plenty of fun, said Raiders fullback Clinton Schifcofske.
Brumbies captain Stirling Mortlock was pleased Canberras two leading football teams could combine for such good cause.
Its great to be teaming up with the Raiders. The players get on very well together, but Im sure once we get out on the pitch the competitive juices will start flowing.
The two clubs named their squads today and there is plenty of cricket talent on the two teams. Brumbies halfback George Gregan was a star schoolboy cricketer, while Raiders forward Matt Adamson opened the batting with Adam Gilchrist in the NSW U17s.
Entry is by donation and Oxfam has put its support behind the event. Gates open at 3.30pm for a 4.30pm start.
RAIDERS
1. MATT ELLIOTT
2. SIMON WOOLFORD
3. PHIL GRAHAM
4. MATT ADAMSON
5. JASON CROKER
6. TODD CARNEY
7. LINCOLN WITHERS
8. RYAN OHARA
9. CLINTON SCHIFCOFSKE
10. TROY THOMPSON
11. KRIS KAHLER
12. MATT GAFA
13. BRONX GOODWIN
14. ALAN TONGUE
15. ADAM MOGG
BRUMBIES
1. STIRLING MORTLOCK
2. MATT GITEAU
3. GEORGE GREGAN
4. JEREMY PAUL
5. RADIKE SAMO
6. MARK CHISHOLM
7. TAMAITI HORUA
8. JOEL WILSON
9. HENARI VERATAU
10. JULIAN SALVI
11. PATRICK PHIBBS
12. DAVID PALAVI
13. PETER OWENS
14. GENE FAIRBANKS
15. TATAFU NAU
from
http://www.raiders.com.au